Verdict
2018 Buick Enclave: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2018 Buick Enclave — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 64 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 61% of 2018 SUVs. Power Train leads the reports (23%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2018 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
64
Reports to NHTSA, 2018
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
20.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 61% of 2018 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2018 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (23% of 64 reports), followed by service brakes (23%).
+ 8 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 64 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11495213, ODI 11737422, ODI 11726444, ODI 11706736, ODI 11662883.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2018 Buick Enclave SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2018 Buick Enclave SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| Enclave AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
Before you buy
Useful next checks
Federal records tell you about patterns. These checks can tell you more about the specific car in front of you.
These are affiliate links. TireKick may earn a fee if you use one.
Compare model years
"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2018 Buick Enclave: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2018 Buick Enclave?
Owners filed 64 NHTSA complaints about the 2018 Buick Enclave — fewer complaints than 61% of comparable 2018 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2018 Buick Enclave?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (23% of complaints) and service brakes (23%).
How many recalls does the 2018 Buick Enclave have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2018 Buick Enclave as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Buick Enclave get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Buick Enclave between 20 and 21 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.