2023 Buick Enclave reliability
The 2023 Buick Enclave has 21 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 6 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Enclave years here — over the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (6 of 21), then Service brakes (3) and Electrical system (2). The most filings arrived in 2025 (9 of 21). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2022 Enclave has 13 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2024 has 7 complaints, 2 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Buick Enclave. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (21 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"After purchasing this 2023 Buick Enclave July 26, 2026 two days later I heard a vibrating rattle coming from under the hood. I raised the hood and pinpointed the noise to be coming from under the motor cover. I could…"
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"The contact owns a 2023 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 3rd gear and the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP…"
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"The driver side headlight was working and then it wasn't. A very costly expense to replace."
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"Right-side LED headlight assembly failed at under 3 years and ~55,000 miles. Dealer states the sealed LED unit is non-serviceable and must be replaced as a complete assembly, quoted at ~$1,450. LED headlights are rated…"
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"Sunroof leak due to fault drain tube causing the review mirror to glitch, leaking through the headliner and wire harness into the inside of the vehicle. Vehicle is still at the dealership. They have requested and put in…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2023 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Enclave all-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic 9-speed | All-wheel drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3250 |
| Enclave front-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic 9-speed | Front-wheel drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3100 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V668000 covers certain 2019-2020 Buick Enclave vehicles (with Equinox, Traverse, Terrain, Acadia, Blazer, XT4, and other GM models; 194,105 units across the campaign) where start-stop transmission accumulator bolts may be missing. Dealers inspect the accumulator and replace it if bolts are missing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Buick Enclave reliable?
The 2023 Buick Enclave has 21 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 6 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Enclave years here — over the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2023 Buick Enclave?
The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (6 of 21), then Service brakes (3) and Electrical system (2). The most filings arrived in 2025 (9 of 21). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2023 Buick Enclave more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2022 Enclave has 13 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2024 has 7 complaints, 2 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.
Has the 2023 Buick Enclave been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Buick Enclave.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Buick Enclave?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2023 Buick Enclave with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2023 Buick Enclave get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Buick Enclave is 20.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2019 Buick Enclave?
Second generation (2018-on).
What oil does a Buick Enclave take?
US generation notes list 5W-30 full synthetic for the 3.6L V6 across both generations here.
What tire sizes does a Buick Enclave use?
First-gen pages list 255/65R18; second-gen trims also use 255/55R20 on upper levels.