The Lemon Index
2016
20181st generation
One of the most reliable · most complaints: speed control
16 owner complaints, first 3 years 17–18 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2017 Toyota Highlander 462017 Honda Pilot 1322017 Ford Explorer 185
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
When problems show up
Only 16 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 23V334000 (airbags), 21V782000 (airbags) and 21V246000 (airbags) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Buick sent dealers 1006 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This Preliminary Information communication provides information on a rattle, tick, or knock…”?
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 16 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 3K to 34K miles (5K to 56K km) on the car (16 of all 16 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
Engine light with engine power is reduced, traction control service came out several times on the highway with no snow ice or rain.very scary moments, need to check out.
2017 Buick Enclave owner · NHTSA complaint 11309667
Problems Buick told dealers about
Buick sent dealers 1006 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information on a rattle, tick, or knock…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- 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.
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
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Enclave SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Enclave SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,350–$3,550 (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. 2017 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 2017 Buick Enclave reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew about a third as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 31; 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 2017 Buick Enclave problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are speed control (19%), engine (19%) and airbags (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Buick Enclave have?
3 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 2017 Buick Enclave get?
17 to 18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 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.
Does the 2017 Buick Enclave have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2017 Buick Enclave cost in fuel a year?
About $3,350 to $3,550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Buick Enclave have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
Is there a better Buick Enclave year than the 2017?
Not nearby: the 2017 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Buick Enclave years within 3 model years of it. 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