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2023 Buick Enclave Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

27/100

#12 most-complained of 16 Enclave years

The 2023 Buick Enclave has 21 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 27, and 0 recalls, ranking 12th worst of 16 model years with a "Good" verdict. Electrical System issues, mainly headlights, account for 38% of complaints.

Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20.5
17.5 city / 25.5 hwy

Top 2023 Buick Enclave problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System8 (38%)
  2. Brakes3 (14%)
  3. Other3 (14%)
  4. Engine2 (10%)
  5. Fuel System2 (10%)
  6. Seat Belts2 (10%)
  7. Airbags1 (5%)
  8. Lane Departure1 (5%)
  9. Steering1 (5%)
  10. Structure & Body1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Low-beam headlights fail to properly illuminate the road ahead, creating a large blind spot even when switching to high beams.
  • The infotainment system locks up and mutes phone, radio, OnStar, and navigation access.
  • The engine loses power and stalls on the highway, linked in one case to a failed fuel tank sensor.
  • An oil-needed warning message appears while driving at low speed shortly after purchase.
  • Dashboard messages report anti-lock brakes, lane departure steering assist, cruise control, and the parking brake all failing at once.
  • Rear passenger seat belt retractors on SmartFloor-equipped seats fail to release, preventing passengers from buckling in.
2023 Buick Enclave complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2022Aug 2023Feb 2024Dec 2024Feb 2025Aug 2025Dec 2025Jul 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2023 (3).

2023 Buick Enclave recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 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.

2023 compared with other Enclave years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Best725220.5
2022Best013120.5
2023Good2721020.5
2024Best137020.5
2025Avoid9337022

All Buick Enclave years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Buick Enclave reliable?
NHTSA lists 21 complaints and 0 recalls for the 2023 Enclave, giving it a Complaint Index of 27 and a "Good" verdict, ranking 12th worst out of 16 model years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2023 Buick Enclave?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, with 8 complaints making up 38% of all reports, mostly about headlight visibility and infotainment lockups.
Does the 2023 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
NHTSA shows 0 recalls for the 2023 Enclave, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2023 Enclave compare to other Enclave years?
With a Complaint Index of 27, the 2023 Enclave ranks better than years like 2014 (index 100, Avoid) and 2010 (index 80, Avoid), but behind top years like 2022 and 2021 (Best verdict).

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.