2019 Buick Enclave Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Buick Enclave.

20182020
Complaints
63
per 10K Sold
12.3
US Sales
51,156
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2019 Buick Enclave Problems

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

#113 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:41,125 mi
Crash-related:1
#212 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:23,454 mi
#310 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:36,035 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Buick Enclave.

Transmission / Drivetrain
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,125
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,454
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
36,035
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2019 Buick Enclave

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~194,105 vehicles.

20V668000Automatic Transmission
~194,105 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

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2019 Buick Enclave — FAQ

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

Is the 2019 Buick Enclave reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Buick Enclave has 63 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Buick Enclave?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (13 complaints, avg 41,125 mi); Engine Problems (12 complaints, avg 23,454 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 36,035 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 2019 Buick Enclave?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 33,612 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Buick Enclave include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 5 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 2019 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 194,105 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 2019 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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