2018 Buick Enclave Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 Enclave years
The 2018 Buick Enclave has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 11th out of 16 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Enclave years. Brakes are the top problem area with 21 complaints (33% share) and no recalls were filed for this year.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17.5 city / 25.5 hwy
Top 2018 Buick Enclave problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes21 (33%)
- Engine15 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (23%)
- Electrical System10 (16%)
- Other8 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (6%)
- Fuel System4 (6%)
- Airbags2 (3%)
- Steering2 (3%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report brakes failing to slow the vehicle even with extreme pedal pressure during cold starts, sometimes causing rollaway or crash risk.
- Some describe a grinding noise and a 'service brake assist' warning appearing on the dash along with reduced braking ability.
- Owners report the vehicle rolling forward unexpectedly while shifted into reverse.
- Airbags deployed during a low-speed rear-corner impact, leaving one owner questioning whether deployment was appropriate for that type of collision.
- Owners describe the engine stalling or hesitating at stops, tied to the automatic stop-start feature not restarting quickly enough.
- One owner reported the sunroof glass shattering unexpectedly while driving on a highway.
2018 Buick Enclave recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2018 Buick Enclave fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 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.
2018 compared with other Enclave years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Buick Enclave reliable?
- Compared with other Enclave model years, the 2018 has a Complaint Index of 33 and ranks 11th of 16 years tracked, earning a 'Good' verdict. It has fewer complaints (64) and no recalls, unlike several other Enclave years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2018 Buick Enclave?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 21 complaints and 33% of all complaints for this year, with a median failure mileage of 23,000 miles.
- Does the 2018 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2018 Buick Enclave, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2018 Enclave compare to other bad Enclave years?
- Years like 2010, 2011, and 2014 have Complaint Index scores of 80, 87, and 100 and 'Avoid' verdicts, while 2018 scores much lower at 33, placing it well ahead of those years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Buick Enclave?
- The 2018 Enclave gets 20.5 mpg combined (17.5 city / 25.5 highway) and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175 according to EPA data.