2018 Buick EnclaveProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2018 Buick Enclave, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Where the 2018 Buick Enclave has problems
66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 20 | 2 |
| Power train | 16 | 1 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 15 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2018 Buick Enclave recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2018 vs. every other Enclave year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Enclave median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2018 Buick Enclave safety ratings
2018 Buick Enclave SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Enclave owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Several times I have been stopped at a red light, and my parking break will come on without me engaging it. I was almost hit by other vehicles the last time my vehicle did this. People were blasting their horns and speeding around me because I was unable to move my vehicle. Because I had not…
The brake system ABS module/sensor malfunctions- yes it is available for further inspection. Safety is an issue due to the ABS indicator light on. Yes, the problem/issue has been confirmed by a dealership. No inspections have occurred other than the dealership. The only warning is the light…
The contact owns a 2018 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and at various speeds, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormally loud high-pitched grinding or squeaking sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the noise was loud enough…
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