Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Buick Enclave
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Buick Enclave has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 45 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 #20V668000 Missing Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
Of the 45 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 45 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Buick Enclave has an average reliability rating due to transmission and engine issues, reflected in recall and complaint data. However, no severe systemic failures are prevalent. Common issues may arise mostly around the power train and engine components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| engine | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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 and filter changes regularly
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement as needed
- Transmission fluid change after 60,000 miles
- Engine air filter replacement periodically
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed gear shifts
- Unusual engine noises
- Sudden electrical failures
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unexplained vehicle vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Buick Enclave at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.