2009 Buick Enclave problems and complaints
Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Buick Enclave. The most-reported areas: Steering (108), Engine (35), Power Train (33).
Key takeaways
- 220 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 108 | 49% |
| Engine | 35 | 16% |
| Power Train | 33 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4% |
| Structure | 8 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Buick Enclave 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2025-08-15
Every time I turn right my car turns off. I am able to restart after. I’ve taken it to several mechanic's and no one seems to know the issue. I’ve had my battery change circuits change a tune up and my gas filter changed and the car still doesn’t work.
Electrical System - filed 2025-07-09
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact purchased the vehicle from a local used car dealer in April 2025. The contact stated that the odometer and the bill of sales indicated that the mileage was 133,000. The contact stated that while registering the vehicle with Carshield, the contact was in...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2025-03-18
The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear tailgate unintentionally opened. The contact stated that once the failure had occurred, the contact closed the rear tailgate, and the rear tailgate was inoperable and failed to open. No warning lights were illumi...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.