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2018 Buick Enclave Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 63 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2018 Buick Enclave

The 2018 Buick Enclave has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
63
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Buick Enclave

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2018 Buick Enclave.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Buick Enclave

Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
15
Service Brakes
15
Electrical System
7
Engine
6
Unknown Or Other
5
Suspension
2
Steering
2
Fuel/propulsion System
2
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Buick Enclave — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 132 complaints 2013 68 complaints 2014 289 complaints 2015 170 complaints 2016 139 complaints 2017 178 complaints 2018 63 complaints 2019 39 complaints 2020 49 complaints 2021 22 complaints 2022 12 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Buick Enclave

Is the 2018 Buick Enclave reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Buick Enclave has no open recalls and 63 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2018 Buick Enclave have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2018 Buick Enclave. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Enclave?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Buick Enclave are: Power Train, Service Brakes, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Buick Enclave safe to buy?
The 2018 Buick Enclave has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Buick Enclave should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Buick Enclave are: 2019, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.