The Lemon Index
202220242nd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2023 Buick Enclave hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2023 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
21 owner complaints, first 3 years 20–21 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Any fuel smell, stalling or hard starts? On a hybrid or EV, any reduced-power warning or battery work?
- Buick sent dealers 515 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing…”?
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 21 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 →
In owners' words
Brakes squeak very loudly. This has been an issue since I purchased this new vehicle.
2023 Buick Enclave owner · NHTSA complaint 11681688
More owner reports
The driver side headlight was working and then it wasn't. A very costly expense to replace.
NHTSA complaint 11753256
Problems Buick told dealers about
Buick sent dealers 515 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
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 $2,850–$3,000 (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. 2023 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 2023 Buick Enclave reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about half as many complaints as the average car per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 45; 100 is average). The Buick Enclave year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2022.
What are the most common 2023 Buick Enclave problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (29%), brakes (14%) and fuel system (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Buick Enclave have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Buick Enclave get?
20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 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 2023 Buick Enclave have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Buick Enclave cost in fuel a year?
About $2,850 to $3,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Buick Enclave have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Buick Enclave year is better than the 2023?
Nearby, the 2022 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car).
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