MYRModel Year Report

2012 Buick Enclave

● Typical for this model
2012 Buick Enclave
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:26.144Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
132
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

2008: 536 complaints 2008 2009: 220 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 213 complaints 2012: 132 complaints 2012 132 2013: 69 complaints 2014: 292 complaints 2015: 171 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 179 complaints 2017 2018: 66 complaints 2019: 44 complaints 2020: 60 complaints 2020 2021: 26 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 21 complaints 2023 2024: 7 complaints 2025: 37 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2008: 536 complaints 2008 2009: 220 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2010 2011: 213 complaints 2012: 132 complaints 2012 132 2013: 69 complaints 2014: 292 complaints 2014 2015: 171 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2016 2017: 179 complaints 2018: 66 complaints 2018 2019: 44 complaints 2020: 60 complaints 2020 2021: 26 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 21 complaints 2024: 7 complaints 2024 2025: 37 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2008: 536 complaints 2008 2009: 220 complaints 2009 2010: 275 complaints 2010 2011: 213 complaints 2011 2012: 132 complaints 2012 132 2013: 69 complaints 2013 2014: 292 complaints 2014 2015: 171 complaints 2015 2016: 141 complaints 2016 2017: 179 complaints 2017 2018: 66 complaints 2018 2019: 44 complaints 2019 2020: 60 complaints 2020 2021: 26 complaints 2021 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 21 complaints 2023 2024: 7 complaints 2024 2025: 37 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints 2026

2012: 132 complaints

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YearComplaints
2008536
2009220
2010275
2011213
2012132
201369
2014292
2015171
2016141
2017179
201866
201944
202060
202126
202214
202321
20247
202537
20262

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

18% · 24 reports
CRASH
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What does it mean when my car says service StabiliTrak and service traction control? Its main function is indicating that the traction system has been turned off manually to remind you to turn it back on when necessary.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-08

Also filed under Power train

Structure

18% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.

INJURY
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When I exit the vehicle and close the door, the design of the door is so it cuts my leg. I have cut the leg three times in the one year I have owned the vehicle, each time drawing blood through material.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-06

Air bags

16% · 21 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I was in a collision on 6/21/2019 that had severe front end obstructions and with a strong total loss as a result. My airbags never deployed. The vehicle was in motion on assembly street, columbia sc.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-24

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contacts vehicle and all of the air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-09

Electrical system

14% · 19 reports
INJURY
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Power liftgate is not working. It collapsed on my wifes back after she had opened it to get groceries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-29

Steering

13% · 17 reports

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2012-04-27Visibility12V151000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet traverse, Buick Enclave, and GMC acadia vehicles currently registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 20, 2012.

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    2014-06-16Air bags14V118000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014.

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    2014-07-11Seat belts14V266000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured...

    Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014.

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    2016-11-15Structure15V415000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016.

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    2019-05-28Recall queryClosed 2020-08-31 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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    2020-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2024-08-30 Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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    2021-05-24Air bags21V246000 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.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021.

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    2022-01-10Air bags21V782000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022.

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Buy-smart checklist

2012 Buick Enclave — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V151000 · Visibility
  • Recall 14V118000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V266000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 15V415000 · Structure
  • Recall 21V246000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V782000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2012 Buick Enclave reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Buick Enclave is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Buick Enclave?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Buick Enclave have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.