2025 Buick Enclave
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 536 |
| 2009 | 220 |
| 2010 | 275 |
| 2011 | 212 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 68 |
| 2014 | 292 |
| 2015 | 171 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 179 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
38% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
24% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
CRASH INJURY22% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Onstar keeps running and failed. Nothing works on car without it. Its dead after shutting it off. And no safety features work.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260327
14% of complaints: lane departure — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing blind spot detection and assist.
11% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Buick Enclave — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (8 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Buick Enclave reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Buick Enclave is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Buick Enclave?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 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.