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2018 Buick Enclave

Based on reports from 81 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
81
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
1,019
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 81 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

rough shift slipping out of gear

5 complaints • Severity 6.4/10

$X,XXX
2

brake failure

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

shudders hesitates jerks

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

20 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 23K miles.

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

23
0–30K
6
30–60K
4
60–90K
1
90–120K
2
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (23 reports) • Median: 23K 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: Brakes (20 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

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes20 (25%)
Engine13 (16%)
Drivetrain12 (15%)
Electrical8 (10%)
Other6 (7%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking3 (4%)
Fuel System3 (4%)
Structure:body2 (2%)

2018 Buick Enclave: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2018 Buick Enclave, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 23K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2018 Buick Enclave, with 13 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 15% of all reports filed for the 2018 Buick Enclave, with 12 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 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Buick Enclave, with 8 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

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21
9
22
8
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8
24
18
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Buick Enclave. Recent trend: increasing.

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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.

2018 Buick Enclave vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

81

Class avg

236

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. 81 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2018 Buick Enclave: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Buick Enclave?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Buick Enclave is related to the brakes, with 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Buick Enclave reliable?
The 2018 Buick Enclave has 81 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 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 2018 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2018 Buick Enclave according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Buick Enclave problems start?
Based on 37 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 23,000 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.
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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