2023 Buick Enclave
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 536 |
| 2009 | 220 |
| 2010 | 275 |
| 2011 | 211 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 68 |
| 2014 | 289 |
| 2015 | 170 |
| 2016 | 140 |
| 2017 | 178 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
5 of 18 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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at early evening my lights do not come on when the rest of the cars lights are on and mine don`t come on till later i see canada is haveing a re call on this problem .i stop at buick they said that nothing could be done.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240208
The headlights on our 2023 Buick Enclave do not provide nearly enough light at night. If you shine the lights up against a wall at night they seem bright but they do not seem to light up the area directly in front of the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231215
The vehicles low beams fail to properly illuminate the road, and create a significant blind spot in your vision.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230716
3 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
As my husband was backing out of the garage to the East and turning the back end to the North so we could head forward out of our drive which is on a curve, the car accelerated and the brakes would not work.
NHTSA ODI report, 20221122
2 of 18 total reports mention: seat belts.
2 of 18 total reports mention: engine.
2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Buick Enclave — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2023 Buick Enclave reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Buick Enclave?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Buick Enclave have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.