The Lemon Index
2023
20252nd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2024 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 2024 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
7 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
- NHTSA has an open investigation into electronic brake module component failure. Has this car had that problem?
- Do all the seat belts latch and retract?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Buick sent dealers 359 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This service bulletin advises the tech that the rotational Clicking Noise Heard After Engine…”?
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 7 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
Driver & Passenger seatbelts extremely difficult to securely latch.. Buick Service on May 15, 2024. Problem confirmed, replacement seatbelts, parts ordered.
2024 Buick Enclave owner · NHTSA complaint 11588918
Problems Buick told dealers about
Buick sent dealers 359 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This service bulletin advises the tech that the rotational Clicking Noise Heard After Engine…
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
Government investigations
- OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026
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 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. 2024 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 2024 Buick Enclave reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 7 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2024 Buick Enclave problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seat belts (29%), engine (29%) and backup camera (29%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Buick Enclave have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Buick Enclave get?
20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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 2024 Buick Enclave have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 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 2024 Buick Enclave have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Buick Enclave year is better than the 2024?
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