2012 Buick Enclave problems and complaints
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Buick Enclave. The most-reported areas: Engine (24), Structure (24), Air Bags (21).
Key takeaways
- 132 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 18% |
| Structure | 24 | 18% |
| Air Bags | 21 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 14% |
| Steering | 17 | 13% |
| Power Train | 13 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-05-16
While driving, the vehicle suddenly and without warning experienced a severe, dangerous loss of acceleration. The dashboard immediately displayed a "Reduced Engine Power" warning message along with a "Service StabiliTrak" light, forcing the vehicle into an immediate electronic fail-safe "limp mode." This sudden, drasti...
Engine - filed 2026-03-28
While sitting at a traffic light my engine runs rough, then it dies
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2025-07-23
Transmission needs replacing
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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.