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2023 Buick EnclaveProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 25 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

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

Complaints
25
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
514
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 25 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

radio module failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

sunroof or moonroof leak

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the LightsHIGH

6 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 14K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Lights (6 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

Lights6 (24%)
Brakes3 (12%)
Other3 (12%)
Electrical2 (8%)
Engine2 (8%)
Fuel System2 (8%)
Seat Belts2 (8%)
Airbags1 (4%)

2023 Buick Enclave: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2023 Buick Enclave, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 13,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 14K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2023 Buick Enclave, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2023 Buick Enclave, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2023 Buick Enclave, with 2 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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22
5
23
3
24
11
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Buick Enclave. Recent trend: decreasing.

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2023 Buick Enclave NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 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.

2023 Buick Enclave vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

25

Class avg

136

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. 25 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.

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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2023 Buick Enclave: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Buick Enclave?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Buick Enclave is related to the lights, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Buick Enclave reliable?
The 2023 Buick Enclave has 25 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 2023 Buick Enclave?
NHTSA rates the 2023 Buick Enclave 4 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 2023 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 2023 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2023 Buick Enclave according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Buick Enclave problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 13,500 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 2023 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 13, 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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