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2016 Buick Enclave
Common Problems

Ranked from 57 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

6 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Airbag recall repair not available

    32complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The airbag recall repair has not been completed despite multiple attempts, posing a potential safety risk.

  2. 2

    Airbag Recall Parts Unavailable

    20complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Parts for the airbag recall are not available, causing delays in repair.

  3. 3

    Manufacturer Exceeding Recall Repair Timeframe

    20complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Manufacturers are taking longer than expected to perform the necessary airbag recall repairs.

  4. 4

    Recall Issues

    11complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Recall issues related to parts unavailability and delayed repairs.

  5. 5

    Transmission Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions cause gear jumping and difficulty shifting gears.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Engine Stalling and Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine stalling and unexpected full acceleration occur, posing safety risks during driving.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.