Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Buick Enclave
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Buick Enclave has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 220 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V782000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V415000 Liftgate Struts may Fail and Liftgate may Fall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V266000 Flexible Steel Cable for Seat Belt may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V118000 Side Impact Air Bags Wiring Connections NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V375000 SECOND ROW SAFETY BELT INTERFERENCE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V073000 SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR/FMVSS 102 & FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V615000 FMVSS 209/SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 108 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Unknown or Other 12 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints
Of the 220 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 220 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Buick Enclave faces several recalls and frequent complaints indicating prevalent safety and performance issues, notably with airbags, seat belts, and electrical systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| seat belts | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| transmission linkage | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Brake pad and rotor inspections
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Battery inspections and maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Seat belt latch issues
- Transmission shift difficulties
- Electrical malfunctions indicating shorts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Buick Enclave at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.