2017 Buick Enclave reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Buick Enclave — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 200
- 170 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 143 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 7 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,564
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Buick median
+3
median 197 across 98 Buick records
Vs 2015-2019
-98
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
72%
Air Bags: 143 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 Buick Enclave
- AIR BAGS 143
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5
- ENGINE 5
- SEAT BELTS 4
3 recalls on record for the 2017 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 21V246000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2017 Buick Enclave
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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 2017 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 2017 Buick Enclave reliable?
NHTSA has 200 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Buick Enclave and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (143 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Buick Enclave units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Enclave?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (143), unknown or other (6), electrical system (5), engine (5). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 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.