2016 Buick Enclave problems and complaints
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Enclave. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (110), Power Train (11), Engine (10).
Key takeaways
- 142 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 110 | 77% |
| Power Train | 11 | 8% |
| Engine | 10 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% |
| Structure | 3 | 2% |
| Steering | 3 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 1% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 1% |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2016 Buick Enclave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-11-01
The X50A underhood fuse block (passenger side, near battery) has melted through at terminal 51 / run crank relay location. Plastic housing is burned through with charred bus bars and melted connector underneath, next to main battery cable. Vehicle first showed "Service Stabilitrak," "Service Traction Control," and "En...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-08-31
I purchased this used 2016 Buick Enclave in July 2026. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began repeatedly jerking and hesitating while driving. During occurrences, Traction Control/StabiliTrak warnings appeared and the vehicle experienced loss of power and difficulty accelerating normally. I reported the jerking/dri...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-08
Traction stabilization light comes on very frequently and vehicle loses power, step on gas and it sputters can’t get out of any one’s way, they throw parts at it and never fixes. From feedback off internet a big problem 2008-2017 enclaves
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More for the 2016 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.