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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2018 Buick Enclave.
Owner complaints (66)
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Enclave (5 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 19 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 70).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 20 | |
| Power train | 16 | |
| Engine | 13 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | |
| Structure | 2 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Buick Enclave.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2018 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Buick Enclave version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave AWD 3.6 L Automatic 9-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Enclave FWD 3.6 L Automatic 9-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.