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2008 Buick Enclave Engine Problems

NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Buick Enclave, 18% of all 536 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 18 Enclave model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 7 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 85,500 miles.

Engine complaints
96
18% of 536
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
7
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
85,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Buick Enclave engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 6, 2007, latest Apr 21, 2025.

2008 Buick Enclave engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter72007 Q42011 Q32014 Q12015 Q22016 Q42018 Q12019 Q42021 Q3
96 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2025 Q2; peak 2014 Q2 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Buick Enclave

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Enclave model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200896 (18%)
  2. 200951 (23%)
  3. 201082 (30%)
  4. 201146 (22%)
  5. 201226 (20%)
  6. 201315 (22%)
  7. 201418 (6%)
  8. 201516 (9%)
  9. 20169 (6%)
  10. 201710 (6%)
  11. 201815 (23%)
  12. 201913 (31%)
  13. 202019 (32%)
  14. 20212 (8%)
  15. 20223 (23%)
  16. 20232 (10%)
  17. 20242 (29%)
  18. 20254 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Buick Enclave have engine problems?
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Buick Enclave, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,500 miles.
Which Buick Enclave year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 Buick Enclave has the most engine complaints (96), compared with 96 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Buick Enclave?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Buick Enclave is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.