2018 Buick Enclave Problems, Recalls & Reliability
92 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2018 Buick Enclave, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 12/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Brakes & stability leads the reports, typically around 23,793 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2018 Buick Enclave has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2018 sits among all Enclave years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 37 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 27,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 16,000 and 63,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2018 Buick Enclave.
Technical service bulletins
1,026 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2018 Buick Enclave. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2018 Enclave TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2018 Buick Enclave reliable?
The 2018 Buick Enclave drew 92 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 12/100, scored against the model's worst year (2008).
What are the most common 2018 Buick Enclave problems?
The top reported problems for the 2018 Buick Enclave are brakes & stability (21 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (15), and engine (15).
At what mileage do 2018 Buick Enclave problems show up?
Owners most often report 2018 Buick Enclave problems around 27,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 16,000 and 63,000 miles.
Does the 2018 Buick Enclave have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2018 Buick Enclave. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.