Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Buick Enclave
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Buick Enclave has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 142 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 #21V782000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V833000 Third Row Seat Frame may be Incorrectly Welded NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V609000 Front Windshield Wiper Motor may Overheat NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 110 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Seat Belts 3 complaints
Of the 142 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 142 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Buick Enclave has multiple recalls, primarily focused on critical safety components like airbags and the seat frame. High complaint volumes for airbags further exacerbate reliability concerns, resulting in a below-average reliability forecast.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | occasional |
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
- Replace brake pads every 40,000 miles
- Inspect belts annually
- Replace air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual powertrain noises
- Delayed engine response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Buick Enclave at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.