Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Buick Enclave
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Buick Enclave has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 213 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V782000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V246000 Side Curtain Air Bags May be Unsecured 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 #12V151000 WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM NUTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Air Bags 38 complaints
- Power Train 38 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Structure 25 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
Of the 213 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 213 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Buick Enclave has numerous recalls and high complaint counts, particularly in steering and power train issues. Additionally, multiple airbag-related recalls highlight significant safety concerns. These factors contribute to elevated ownership costs and reliability issues over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | common |
| engine components | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| airbags | Any mileage | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$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
- Brake pad replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Battery replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unintended acceleration
- Check engine light
- Electrical malfunctions
- Noisy wheel bearings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Buick Enclave at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.