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2016 Buick EnclaveProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 158 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
158
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
1,147
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 158 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

stopped moving

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

power liftgate does not work below 0 degrees

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

driver seat base cracking controls loose

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
4

glare from dash

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

paint chips

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

110 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

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

16
0–30K
6
30–60K
9
60–90K
1
90–120K
3
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (16 reports) • Median: 50K 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 (110 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags110 (70%)
Engine9 (6%)
Drivetrain9 (6%)
Electrical7 (4%)
Other7 (4%)
Seat Belts3 (2%)
Steering3 (2%)
Fuel System2 (1%)

2016 Buick Enclave: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 70% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Enclave, with 110 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Enclave, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Enclave, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2016 Buick Enclave, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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

10
16
2
17
7
18
9
19
4
20
2
21
5
22
32
23
68
24
12
25
7
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Buick Enclave. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

15V609000Sep 2015

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.

15V833000Jan 2016

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.

21V782000Jan 2022

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.

23V334000Feb 2024

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Buick Enclave NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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.

2016 Buick Enclave vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

158

Class avg

342

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

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. 158 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2016 Buick Enclave: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Buick Enclave?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Buick Enclave is related to the airbags, with 110 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Buick Enclave reliable?
The 2016 Buick Enclave has 158 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2016 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA rates the 2016 Buick Enclave 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 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 2016 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Buick Enclave has 4 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 36 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Buick Enclave data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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