MYRModel Year Report

2018 Buick Enclave

▲ Better than typical
2018 Buick Enclave
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:33:43.123Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Enclave Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2008: 536 complaints 2008 2009: 220 complaints 2010: 275 complaints 2011: 212 complaints 2011 2012: 132 complaints 2013: 68 complaints 2014: 292 complaints 2014 2015: 171 complaints 2016: 141 complaints 2017: 179 complaints 2017 2018: 64 complaints 2018 2019: 42 complaints 2020: 56 complaints 2020 2021: 25 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2023: 19 complaints 2023 2024: 7 complaints 2025: 37 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2018: 64 complaints
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YearComplaints
2008536
2009220
2010275
2011212
2012132
201368
2014292
2015171
2016141
2017179
201864
201942
202056
202125
202213
202319
20247
202537
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 33%

33% of complaints: service brakes — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air.

CRASH
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COLD START, AC UNIT ON, ENGINE AT HIGH IDLE SPEED. PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF THE GARAGE. STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR KEPT ROLLING. PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND APPLIED EXTREME PRESSURE, CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190930

THE BRAKE ISSUE RAISED ITS UGLY HEAD AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS OPERATED FINE SINCE THE ORIGINAL INCIDENT EVEN WITH THE FRONT-END DAMAGE. YESTERDAY, ONE WEEK AFTER THE ORIGINAL INCIDENT IT OCCURRED AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190930

The contact owns a 2018 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and at various speeds, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormally loud high-pitched grinding or squeaking sound coming from the brakes.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230929

POWER TRAIN 23%

23% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
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-A few weeks prior to accident, while driving down a 65mph highway in TX, vehicle side mirrors were folding inward. Continued to fold inward after hit button to open them multiple times.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221128

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Buick Enclave — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2020

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2014 ◆ 2010

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Buick Enclave reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Buick Enclave is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Enclave?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Buick Enclave have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.