2016 Buick Enclave reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Buick Enclave — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 152
- 119 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 110 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 3 reported crashes · 8 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,170
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Buick median
-45
median 197 across 98 Buick records
Vs 2014-2018
-145
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
72%
Air Bags: 110 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Buick Enclave
- AIR BAGS 110
- ENGINE 7
- POWER TRAIN 7
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5
4 recalls on record for the 2016 Buick Enclave
- NHTSA 23V334000 · 2024 · 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 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 15V833000 · 2016 · SEATS If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash
- NHTSA 15V609000 · 2015 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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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 2016 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 2016 Buick Enclave reliable?
NHTSA has 152 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Buick Enclave and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (110 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Buick Enclave units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Enclave?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (110), engine (7), power train (7), unknown or other (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 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.