2014 Buick Enclave Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2014 Buick Enclave ranks 3rd worst of 18 model years with a complaint index of 88 and a verdict of Avoid. Airbags dominate the complaints, making up 70% of the 292 filed, with 7 recalls covering airbags, electrical, seat belts, and transmission.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 88/100
- #3 of 18 Enclave years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 292
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 17
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
Top 2014 Buick Enclave problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags205 (70%)
- Electrical System30 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain21 (7%)
- Engine18 (6%)
- Other13 (4%)
- Seat Belts11 (4%)
- Steering11 (4%)
- Brakes10 (3%)
- Structure & Body9 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in low-speed and side-impact crashes, including a train collision at 5 mph and an intersection crash at 40,000 miles.
- Some drivers reported the airbags not deploying even after being T-boned or sliding into another vehicle in snow.
- Engine compartment smoke and burning odors were reported, in one case with an ear-pressure sensation at 35 mph.
- A fire was reported near the front passenger vent with visible smoke and vent-cover melting.
- The transmission unexpectedly shifted into reverse after being placed in park, causing a garage collision.
- One owner described an uncommanded hard left turn and uncontrollable spin while driving in light rain.
2014 Buick Enclave recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V334000May 10, 2023Airbags995,085 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
- NHTSA 21V782000Oct 7, 2021Airbags555 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212349040.
- NHTSA 21V246000Apr 8, 2021Airbags108 vehicles
Air bags:critical fasteners
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
2014 Buick Enclave fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Enclave years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Buick Enclave reliable?
- It ranks 3rd worst out of 18 Enclave model years tracked, with a complaint index of 88 and a verdict of Avoid based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Buick Enclave?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 205 of 292 complaints (70%), with a median failure mileage of 87,750 miles. NHTSA also lists 3 airbag-related recalls for this year.
- Does the 2014 Buick Enclave have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2014 Enclave, covering airbags, electrical system, seat belts, and transmission shift cable adjusters.
- What year Buick Enclave should I avoid?
- Among Enclave years, 2008 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2009 at 94 and 2014 at 88, all rated Avoid.
- Which Buick Enclave years are the safest choice?
- The 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 model years all carry a Best verdict, with complaint indexes ranging from 0 to 24.