The Lemon Index
201320151st generation
30 owner complaints, first 3 years 18–19 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2014 Toyota Highlander 332014 Honda Pilot 372014 Ford Explorer 235
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
What breaks most on the 2014 Buick Enclave
- Airbag light / sensor11 complaints
Specific parts named in the 292 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Buick Enclave (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 2,000 and 40,000 miles (3,200–64,000 km) (the middle half of the 22 complaints, of all 30 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 23V334000 (airbags), 21V782000 (airbags) and 21V246000 (airbags) done? It has 7 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Buick's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 30 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 39K miles (3K to 64K km) on the car (22 of all 30 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
2014 Buick Enclave. Consumer states they tried to get the repaired, but the parts were not available.
2014 Buick Enclave owner · NHTSA complaint 10662780
Recalls 7
- Airbags · recall issued 2023
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- Airbags · recall issued 2021
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- Airbags · recall issued 2021
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Show all 7 recalls
- Electrical · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
- Electrical · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedOutboard front seat belt anchor cable failure2020–2024
- ClosedSeat belt anchor cable failure2019–2020
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Enclave SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Enclave SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,150–$3,350 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
Every Buick Enclave year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2014 Buick Enclave reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew a bit under half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 44; 100 is average, lower is better). The Buick Enclave year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2022.
What are the most common 2014 Buick Enclave problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (23%), airbags (17%) and body structure (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Enclave have?
7 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Buick Enclave get?
18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Buick Enclave safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Buick Enclave problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 2,000 and 40,000 miles (3,200–64,000 km) (the middle half of the 22 complaints, of all 30 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2014 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2014 Buick Enclave have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Buick Enclave cost in fuel a year?
About $3,150 to $3,350 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Buick Enclave have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Buick Enclave year is better than the 2014?
Nearby, the 2013 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2022 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works