Buick Enclave ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2008–2025)
Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Buick Enclave we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Enclave across generations.
Average AutoScore
77/100
Best Year
2018 Buick Enclave
Score 87
Weakest Year
2009 Buick Enclave
Score 68
Every Buick Enclave Ranked
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A premium-feeling, reliable family hauler that excels in comfort and space, with only minor tech hiccups.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Brake System Wear · Suspension Components
A comfortable cruiser with solid fundamentals, but diligent maintenance is key to long-term powertrain health.
Top risks: Transmission · Engine (Long-term) · Electrical/Infotainment
A strong contender for families, offering a plush ride and solid reliability with minimal, manageable risks.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Automatic Start/Stop System · Brake System Wear
A comfortable and generally dependable family SUV built on proven architecture, but monitor initial tech performance.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · 9-Speed Automatic Transmission · Brake Components (Pads & Rotors)
A comfortable family hauler that offers strong value, provided you’re diligent with maintenance and prepared for common AC and powertrain aging issues.
Top risks: HVAC System · Engine (Timing Chain) · Transmission (6T75)
A comfortable and generally reliable family hauler, provided minor electrical and suspension issues are proactively managed.
Top risks: Electrical System & Infotainment · Suspension Components · Power Liftgate System
A comfortably dependable family hauler that offers peace of mind with regular, diligent maintenance.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical · HVAC System · Suspension Components
A comfortable family hauler with decent bones, but watch for electrical and transmission quirks that can lead to unexpected repair bills.
Top risks: 9-Speed Automatic Transmission · Infotainment & Electrical System · Suspension Components
A comfortable, family-friendly crossover, but diligence in maintenance is key to avoiding costly powertrain issues.
Top risks: Engine - Timing Chain · Transmission - 6T75 Automatic · Power Steering System
A comfortable family cruiser that demands diligent maintenance and a thorough pre-purchase inspection to avoid significant financial pitfalls.
Top risks: Transmission · Power Steering System · Engine Timing Chain
A comfortable family hauler with known transmission and steering vulnerabilities that demand a proactive approach to ownership.
Top risks: Transmission (6T75) · Power Steering System · Engine Timing Chain
A comfortable cruiser with known Achilles' heels that demand proactive attention.
Top risks: Transmission (6T75) · Power Steering System · HVAC System
A comfortable family hauler, but specific powertrain and steering system vulnerabilities demand a thorough pre-purchase inspection and proactive ownership strategy.
Top risks: Engine Timing Chain · Power Steering System · Transmission (6T75) Solenoid Body
A comfortable cruiser that demands vigilant maintenance and a repair budget to truly enjoy.
Top risks: Transmission (6T75) · Engine (3.6L V6 Timing Chain) · Power Steering System
A stylish, tech-forward SUV with potential, but its all-new status means it's a gamble for early adopters.
Top risks: Powertrain Calibration & Integration · Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Initial Production Quality & Fit/Finish
A comfortable family SUV, but its Achilles' heel lies in its expensive powertrain and steering system vulnerabilities.
Top risks: Transmission (6T75) · Engine (3.6L V6 Timing Chain) · Power Steering System
A comfortable family hauler with known Achilles' heels in its powertrain that demand careful consideration and financial preparedness.
Top risks: Engine Timing Chain · Transmission (6T75 Automatic) · Power Steering System
A comfortable family hauler with major known mechanical vulnerabilities that demand careful pre-purchase scrutiny.
Top risks: Transmission (6T75) · Power Steering System · Engine (3.6L V6 LLT)
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Problems That Follow the Enclave Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Power Steering System
Appears in 9 model years · 50% of generations
Transmission (6T75)
Appears in 6 model years · 33% of generations
Engine Timing Chain
Appears in 4 model years · 22% of generations
Infotainment & Electrical Systems
Appears in 4 model years · 22% of generations
Suspension Components
Appears in 4 model years · 22% of generations
HVAC System
Appears in 3 model years · 17% of generations
Engine (3.6L V6 Timing Chain)
Appears in 2 model years · 11% of generations
Transmission
Appears in 2 model years · 11% of generations
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