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2014 Buick Enclave

Based on reports from 341 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
341
Crashes
13
Fires
4
Recalls
7
TSBs
1,558
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 341 complaints, 13 crashes, 4 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine power reduce traction off service stabilisystem

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
2

ac stopped working

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

leak in rear condenser

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

204 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 64K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

20
0–30K
33
30–60K
27
60–90K
20
90–120K
4
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (33 reports) • Median: 64K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (204 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags204 (60%)
Electrical24 (7%)
Drivetrain19 (6%)
Engine17 (5%)
Seat Belts11 (3%)
Steering11 (3%)
Other11 (3%)
Brakes6 (2%)

2014 Buick Enclave: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 60% of all reports filed for the 2014 Buick Enclave, with 204 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 64,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 64K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2014 Buick Enclave, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2014 Buick Enclave, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2014 Buick Enclave, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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27
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4
22
79
23
116
24
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25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Buick Enclave. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

14V092000Apr 2014

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

14V223000Jun 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.

14V266000Jul 2014

SEAT BELTS

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

14V614000Dec 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

21V246000May 2021

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.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Buick Enclave is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2014 Buick Enclave vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

341

Class avg

283

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2014.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 341 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Buick Enclave Model Years

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2014 Buick Enclave: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Buick Enclave?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Buick Enclave is related to the airbags, with 204 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Buick Enclave reliable?
The 2014 Buick Enclave has 341 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2014 Buick Enclave problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2014 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Buick Enclave has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Enclave problems start?
Based on 111 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 64,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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