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2019 Buick Enclave problems

2018 Buick Enclave Avenir AWD (white), front left
Good buy

A much better second-generation Enclave

The 2019 Enclave drew under half the model average. Complaints are scattered.

Updated November 2026 · based on 45 owner complaints and 1 recalls

Crash rating
Complaints per 100,000 sold
88 56% below the Enclave average
Recalls
1 free to fix at a dealer
Better year to look at
2021

Every Enclave year compared

2012235Average2013117Good year2014469Watch out2015275Average2016273Average2017369Watch out2018133Good year201988Good year2020159Average202161Good year202246Few reports2023-Too new to judge2024-Too new to judge

Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.

Top problems and what they cost

1

Electrical glitches

Rare door lock and electrical faults.

Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200

Electrical

Recalls

Complaints by part

Transmission and drivetrain17
Electrical12
Engine12
Other10
Steering4
Brakes3
Fuel System2

Before you buy a 2019 Buick Enclave

  • Check every door locks and unlocks with the fob.Doors, liftgates and tailgates use motors, latches and switches that wear. A door that will not latch or shows as open can drain the battery or open while driving.

Questions

Is the 2019 Buick Enclave reliable?

A much better second-generation Enclave. The 2019 Enclave drew under half the model average. Complaints are scattered.

How many recalls does the 2019 Buick Enclave have?

1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.

What are the most common 2019 Buick Enclave problems?

Electrical glitches.

Crash rating shown for the 2019 Buick Enclave SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.