2019 Buick Enclave problems and complaints

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Buick Enclave. The most-reported areas: Power Train (17), Electrical System (12), Engine (12).

Key takeaways

  • 45 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train1738%
Electrical System1227%
Engine1227%
Unknown Or Other1022%
Steering49%
Service Brakes37%
Fuel/Propulsion System24%
Seats24%
Seat Belts24%
Vehicle Speed Control24%
Air Bags24%
Structure24%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Buick Enclave SUV FWD5/54/55/54/5
2019 Buick Enclave SUV AWD5/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Steering,suspension - filed 2026-10-30

While operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions and without any collision, accident, or road hazard impact, a catastrophic structural failure occurred in the front left suspension assembly. Upon accelerating from a complete stop at a traffic light, the front left suspension suffered a catastrophic structura...

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-12

The front sunroof shattered spontaneously while I was driving down a 4-lane highway at about 63 MPH. It sounded like an explosion or loud gunshot. I was not near any other vehicles or under any trees. Temperature outside was about 75 and I did not have on the AC at the time. Fortunately the shade was drawn so I was not...

Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-10-11

alternator failed approximately 2½ years earlier, and the alternator and battery were replaced. another alternator and battery installed the following year. * A pulley bolt broke while I was driving and was replaced. * I subsequently had problems with the serpentine belt squealing and producing a burning-rubber smell, ...

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More for the 2019 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.