Buick Enclave
20 model years from 2008 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2008–2027
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 18–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2024)
- Recalls
- 25 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (283)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 5,931 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Enclave in brief
The 2026 Buick Enclave is a standard SUV offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 208 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,733 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway), 1% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 21.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
The Buick Enclave has 20 model years in our data, from 2008 to 2027, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2025 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (675), engine (304), power train (234).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2014 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 25 campaigns and 1,922 owner complaints.
How the 2008 Enclave compares
The 2008 Buick Enclave is a SUV - offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 202 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 119-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,780 lb.
About the Buick Enclave
The Buick Enclave is a three-row full-size crossover SUV produced by General Motors since 2007. It was previewed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, officially as a concept car, making it the first Lambda vehicle to be displayed. The Enclave is partially based on the Buick Centieme concept shown at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show.
From the Wikipedia article "Buick Enclave", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Enclave pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Enclave
7 owner complaints · 0 recalls · 1 crash report
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2015 Enclave
171 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 7 crash reports
Most reported: Air Bags
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Enclave changes by model year
- 2025
- New body dimensions: 3.2 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
- 2018
- New body dimensions: 2.3 in longer, wheelbase +2.0 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 21
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 20 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 207.5 in | 4,733 lb | Not rated | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 207.5 in | 4,733 lb | Not rated | 0 | 38 |
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,614 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,614 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 22 |
| 2022 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,614 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 14 |
| 2021 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,614 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 26 |
| 2020 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,614 lb | ★★★★★ | 6 | 61 |
| 2019 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,614 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 44 |
| 2018 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 204.3 in | 4,614 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 66 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 202 in | 4,923 lb | Not rated | 3 | 179 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 202 in | 4,923 lb | Not rated | 4 | 141 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 202 in | 4,923 lb | Not rated | 5 | 171 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 202 in | 4,941 lb | Not rated | 7 | 278 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 202 in | 4,923 lb | Not rated | 4 | 60 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 202 in | 4,985 lb | Not rated | 6 | 116 |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 202 in | 4,985 lb | Not rated | 6 | 138 |
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 202 in | 4,985 lb | Not rated | 6 | 163 |
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 202 in | 4,780 lb | Not rated | 6 | 112 |
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 202 in | 4,780 lb | Not rated | 4 | 283 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Enclave
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota Sequoia | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 34 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Atlas | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →



