Worst 2016 Buick Enclave Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Buick Enclave.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 110 | 2 | — | 22,929 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 51,349 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 25,048 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 30,536 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Buick Enclave
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,027,568 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
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2016 Buick Enclave — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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