2013 Buick Enclave problems and complaints
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Buick Enclave. The most-reported areas: Power Train (14), Engine (14), Steering (12).
Key takeaways
- 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | 20% |
| Engine | 14 | 20% |
| Steering | 12 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 17% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 11% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-04
When I slow to make a turn the car will shut off and I have to struggle with the steering wheel to avoid crashing into someone or aomething
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-28
Transmission slip, surging forward, grinding, not shifting, shuts down completely
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-27
The contact owned a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to make a right turn around a curve, the driver-side curtain airbag deployed unexpectedly and struck the contact's left temple, causing the contact to lose consciousness. While unconscious, the contact's foot remained...
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More for the 2013 Buick Enclave
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.