2012 Buick Enclave reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2012 Buick Enclave — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 174
- 40 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 24 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 12 reported crashes · 26 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,896
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Buick median
-23
median 197 across 98 Buick records
Vs 2010-2014
-118
median 292 complaints in 613 records
Top component share
14%
Engine: 24 complaints
What owners report fails — 2012 Buick Enclave
- ENGINE 24
- AIR BAGS 21
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19
- STEERING 17
6 recalls on record for the 2012 Buick Enclave
- NHTSA 21V782000 · 2022 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 21V246000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 15V415000 · 2016 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
- NHTSA 14V266000 · 2014 · SEAT BELTS If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing t
- NHTSA 14V118000 · 2014 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2012 Buick Enclave units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Buick Enclave reliable?
NHTSA has 174 consumer complaints on record for the 2012 Buick Enclave and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (24 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2012 Buick Enclave units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Buick Enclave?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (24), air bags (21), electrical system (19), unknown or other (19). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2012 Buick Enclave?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.