2017 Buick Enclave Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Buick Enclave.

20162018
Complaints
199
per 10K Sold
41.0
US Sales
48,564
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 Buick Enclave Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1142 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:21,532 mi
Crash-related:4
#25 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:26,125 mi
#35 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:61,776 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Buick Enclave.

Airbags
142
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
21,532
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,125
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,776
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Buick Enclave

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~995,748 vehicles.

23V334000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~995,085 affected

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.

21V782000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module · Air Bags:frontal
~555 affected

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.

21V246000Air Bags:critical Fasteners
~108 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

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2017 Buick Enclave — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Buick Enclave reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2017 Buick Enclave has 199 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 142 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Buick Enclave?
Top reported problems: Airbags (142 complaints, avg 21,532 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 26,125 mi); Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 61,776 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Buick Enclave?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 23,007 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Buick Enclave include 11 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 995,748 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Buick Enclave?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Enclave reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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