2011 Buick Enclave problems and complaints
Owners have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Buick Enclave. The most-reported areas: Steering (41), Power Train (38), Air Bags (38).
Key takeaways
- 213 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 18 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 41 | 19% |
| Power Train | 38 | 18% |
| Air Bags | 38 | 18% |
| Engine | 35 | 16% |
| Structure | 25 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 21 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 4% |
| Tires | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting,engine - filed 2026-10-12
The check engine light has been on for over 2 years now. It turns off and on, so it makes it hard to pass the emission test. I have replaced what shows on the emission testvas failed which are both catalyc converters, oxygen sensors and I also had to replace the engine in 2018. I have spent over $10k on the car and it ...
Engine - filed 2026-08-31
I drove to work just fine on May 19th, 2020, when I got off work around 3pm. I started the car and as I was about to pull out on Brightleaf BLVD in smithfield, NC my car just stopped. I contacted OnStar and they pulled many codes P02AD,P0300 x2, P0305 x 2 at 126,362 miles with 73% oil life remaining. I contacted by Me...
Tires - filed 2026-04-19
While driving, the Kenda Klever tire experienced a sudden and complete tread separation. The tread detached in one solid ring from the rest of the tire. The failure happened without warning. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely pull over. There were no injuries. Klever ST 255/60R19
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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.