2023 Buick Enclave problems and complaints
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Buick Enclave. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (6), Unknown Or Other (3), Service Brakes (3).
Key takeaways
- 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 15% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% |
| Engine | 2 | 10% |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% |
| Structure | 1 | 5% |
| Steering | 1 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-03
The contact owns a 2023 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 3rd gear and the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. Additionally, the computer system took control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the fail...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-07-28
The driver side headlight was working and then it wasn't. A very costly expense to replace.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-06-10
Right-side LED headlight assembly failed at under 3 years and ~55,000 miles. Dealer states the sealed LED unit is non-serviceable and must be replaced as a complete assembly, quoted at ~$1,450. LED headlights are rated for tens of thousands of hours and are marketed to last the life of the vehicle; this failed at a s...
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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.