2017 Buick Enclave problems and complaints
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Enclave. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (145), Electrical System (8), Unknown Or Other (6).
Key takeaways
- 179 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 145 | 81% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% |
| Engine | 5 | 3% |
| Structure | 4 | 2% |
| Power Train | 4 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% |
| Seats | 3 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 1% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,latches/Locks/Linkages,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-08-06
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The door locks independently latched and unlatched. In addition, the traction control error message was displayed. The vehicle...
Air Bags - filed 2026-05-15
We keep getting notifications that our 16 yr/old daughters car has an airbag safety recall with communication on it about how "quick" and "easy" it is to have the airbag recall repaired but it is ALL LIES! We have been waiting almost 1 year and the dealerships still can't get a replacement airbag from the manufacturer ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-03-19
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to have the vehicle serviced at the dealer, but services were declined. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the ...
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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.