Complaints
83
per 10K Sold
16.7
US Sales
49,648
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2018 Buick Enclave Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:22,239 mi
Crash-related:2
#213 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:45,640 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:32,298 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Buick Enclave.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 20 | 2 | — | 22,239 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 1 | — | 45,640 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 32,298 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 1 | — | 1,600 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,239
Transmission / Drivetrain
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,640
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,298
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,600
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2018 Buick Enclave — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Buick Enclave reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Buick Enclave has 83 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Buick Enclave?
Top reported problems: Brakes (20 complaints, avg 22,239 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (13 complaints, avg 45,640 mi); Engine Problems (12 complaints, avg 32,298 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 2018 Buick Enclave?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 27,141 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Buick Enclave include 7 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 2018 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2018 Buick Enclave as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2018 Buick Enclave?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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