Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Buick Enclave
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Buick Enclave has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 26 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 #22V210000 Roof Rail Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V472000 Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Seat Belts 3 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Buick Enclave has a moderate recall history focused on airbag issues. Complaints mainly involve brakes and the electrical system, indicating potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 20,000–40,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| seat belts | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| structure | 60,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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 every 7,500 miles
- Inspect brakes every 10,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Flush transmission fluid every 45,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noise
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unresponsive seat belts
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Buick Enclave at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.