How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Buick Enclave?

NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Enclave, which is 14% of the 132 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Buick Enclave electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for the 2012 Enclave.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2012 Enclave?

The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2012 Enclave is 66,000 miles.

Did any 2012 Enclave electrical complaints involve fires or injuries?

NHTSA records zero fires and zero crashes tied to these electrical complaints, but two injuries were reported.

How does the 2012 Enclave compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2012 Enclave's 14% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is lower than 2013 (23%), 2019 (26%), 2022 (31%), and 2023 (38%), but higher than 2016 (6%) and 2017 (5%).

2012 Buick Enclave Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Buick Enclave, 14% of its 132 total complaints. There are no related recalls, and the reported issues involve dashboard lights, stalling, liftgate motors, and radio/instrument panel faults, with a median failure mileage of 66,000.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 14% of 132
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 66,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Turn signals stop clicking or dashboard warning lights and gauges go dark intermittently while driving, sometimes requiring radio or instrument panel replacement.
Vehicle stalls without warning at various speeds with no fault found by the dealer.
Power liftgate motor fails to open or close, in one case collapsing while being lifted manually.
After a battery replacement, multiple sensor circuits trigger alarms tied to voltage loss, with HVAC door actuator and heater/AC door motor failing to resolve.
Radio and accessories continue running after the key is removed, linked to a fuse box problem.
Driver-door radio shutoff switch fails to trigger consistently, requiring repeated jiggling.

When 2012 Buick Enclave electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 15, 2013, latest Jul 23, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jul 2025; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Buick Enclave

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Enclave model year

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

201024 (9%)
201124 (11%)
201219 (14%)
201316 (23%)
201430 (10%)
201516 (9%)
20168 (6%)
20179 (5%)
201810 (16%)
201911 (26%)
202010 (17%)
20216 (24%)
20224 (31%)
20238 (38%)
20240 (0%)
20259 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Buick Enclave?: NHTSA lists 19 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Enclave, which is 14% of the 132 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Buick Enclave electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for the 2012 Enclave.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2012 Enclave?: The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2012 Enclave is 66,000 miles.
Did any 2012 Enclave electrical complaints involve fires or injuries?: NHTSA records zero fires and zero crashes tied to these electrical complaints, but two injuries were reported.
How does the 2012 Enclave compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2012 Enclave's 14% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is lower than 2013 (23%), 2019 (26%), 2022 (31%), and 2023 (38%), but higher than 2016 (6%) and 2017 (5%).