Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Buick Enclave
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Buick Enclave has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
Of the 22 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 22 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,200–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Buick Enclave has received mixed feedback, with some issues in exterior lighting, brakes, and electronic systems. While several components have garnered complaints, none are overwhelmingly frequent. No recalls are reported, suggesting manufacturers have addressed potential widespread issues effectively.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
| engine | 60,000–80,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | rare |
| seat belts | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$350 | rare |
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 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dimming headlights
- Brake squeal or grind
- Dashboard warning lights
- Delayed engine start
- Seat belt failure to retract
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Buick Enclave at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.