Which years should I avoid for the Buick Enclave and Dodge Durango?

For the Enclave, avoid 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2014. For the Durango, avoid 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Which model has more reported complaints?

The Dodge Durango has 7,194 total NHTSA complaints across 20 model years (360 per year on average), compared to the Buick Enclave's 2,495 complaints across 18 model years (139 per year).

Which model has had more recalls?

NHTSA lists 57 recall campaigns for the Durango versus 28 for the Enclave.

How do the two compare on fuel economy?

The Enclave averages 19.4 mpg combined across its model years while the Durango averages 16.8 mpg combined, making the Enclave the more fuel-efficient of the two overall.

Are these totals adjusted for how many were sold?

No. NHTSA does not publish sales data, so these complaint and recall totals are not normalized per vehicle sold.

Buick Enclave vs Dodge Durango: Which Years to Avoid

Buick Enclave years to avoid are 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2014; Dodge Durango years to avoid are 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The Enclave logs 2,495 total complaints across 18 model years (139 per year) versus the Durango's 7,194 across 20 years (360 per year), and the Durango carries more recall campaigns (57 vs 28).

Head to head

Buick Enclave

Model years: 2008–2025 (18)
NHTSA complaints: 2,495
Per model year: 139
Recall campaigns: 28
Years to avoid: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014
Best years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Top problem area: Airbags
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 19.4
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Dodge Durango

Model years: 2005–2025 (20)
NHTSA complaints: 7,194
Per model year: 360
Recall campaigns: 57
Years to avoid: 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Best years: 2023, 2024, 2025
Top problem area: Electrical System
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 16.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.0 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Enclave				Durango
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	—	—	—	—	Avoid	1,567	8	14
2006	—	—	—	—	Caution	852	9	14
2007	—	—	—	—	Caution	191	4	15
2008	Avoid	536	6	18.5	Caution	97	2	15
2009	Avoid	220	8	18.5	Caution	12	4	15.5
2010	Avoid	275	6	18.5	—	—	—	—
2011	Avoid	212	6	18.5	Avoid	799	8	17
2012	Caution	132	6	18.5	Avoid	640	10	17.5
2013	Good	69	4	18.5	Avoid	640	11	17.5
2014	Avoid	292	7	18.5	Avoid	782	11	18
2015	Caution	171	5	18.5	Caution	503	4	18
2016	Good	141	4	17.5	Caution	161	3	19
2017	Caution	179	3	17.5	Caution	211	2	19
2018	Good	64	0	20.5	Good	232	5	17
2019	Best	42	1	20.5	Good	142	4	17
2020	Good	59	6	20.5	Good	55	2	17
2021	Best	25	2	20.5	Caution	202	8	17
2022	Best	13	1	20.5	Good	56	7	17
2023	Best	21	0	20.5	Best	30	2	17
2024	Best	7	0	20.5	Best	14	0	17
2025	Caution	37	0	22	Best	8	0	17

Complaint Index by year

Buick Enclave

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Dodge Durango

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which years should I avoid for the Buick Enclave and Dodge Durango?: For the Enclave, avoid 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2014. For the Durango, avoid 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Which model has more reported complaints?: The Dodge Durango has 7,194 total NHTSA complaints across 20 model years (360 per year on average), compared to the Buick Enclave's 2,495 complaints across 18 model years (139 per year).
Which model has had more recalls?: NHTSA lists 57 recall campaigns for the Durango versus 28 for the Enclave.
How do the two compare on fuel economy?: The Enclave averages 19.4 mpg combined across its model years while the Durango averages 16.8 mpg combined, making the Enclave the more fuel-efficient of the two overall.
Are these totals adjusted for how many were sold?: No. NHTSA does not publish sales data, so these complaint and recall totals are not normalized per vehicle sold.