Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Buick Enclave
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Buick Enclave has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 171 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 #23V334000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V246000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V782000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V246000 Side Curtain Air Bags May be Unsecured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V044000 Tire Tread Cracking/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 105 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
- Service Brakes 10 complaints
Of the 171 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 171 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,200–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Buick Enclave faces reliability concerns, particularly due to its excessive airbag-related recalls and complaints. Repeated safety recalls suggest manufacturing issues, contributing to a below-average rating. Other problems like electrical and engine issues elevate ownership costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag inflator | 40,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$2,000 | common |
| steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| brakes | 50,000–100,000 miles | $150–$800 | 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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Persistent airbag warning
- Sudden power loss
- Steering difficulties
- Unexpected brake noise
- Electrical glitches
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Buick Enclave at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.