Last updated: 2026-10-10

2022 Buick Enclave
RELIABILITY SCORE: 76/100 (GOOD)

2022 Buick Enclave Reliability Report

The 2022 Buick Enclave has good reliability and a 5-star crash rating, but brake complaints and one air bag recall deserve a check before you buy.

Recalls

1

Complaints

12

Complaint Rate

3.9per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

N/A

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,850–$3,000

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity73/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity78/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Refresh year with good reliability and one air bag recall; brake complaints lead, while the 2023 shows fewer complaints and no recalls.

Top Issues to Watch

  • SERVICE BRAKES (3)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Refresh Year

2022 received a 2022 refresh update for the Second generation (2018).

  • Changes: New LED headlights and taillights; Updated driver assistance safety suite; New features such as push-button transmission and optional head-up display.
  • Year 5 in this generation (2018–2024).
  • 2nd generation Enclave (US).

What this means for buyers

Refresh years bring updates but can also introduce new issues. Check early recall data before buying.

2018: Second generation (2018) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2022: This Model Year (Refresh)

2022 received a 2022 refresh update for the Second generation (2018).

Should You Buy the 2022 Buick Enclave?

Good reliability puts this refreshed Enclave above average among 2022 SUVs, though it lands in the middle of its nine scored model years. Owners filed 12 complaints, and the federal crash rating is 5 of 5 stars. The 2021 rates about the same, while the 2023 rates better.

Brakes lead the complaints. Owners report brakes that fail to work right after the car starts. One traced it to a failed brake booster at 100,000 miles, with no warning light until after the first incident. One crash report says the front collision system neither warned the driver nor slowed the car in stop-and-go traffic. Electrical trouble is rarer but more worrying: headlights and brake lights went dead, and the dealer could not fix it. One federal recall covers air bags.

Ask for proof the air bag recall was completed, plus any brake and electrical repair records. The 2023 has no recalls on file and is worth comparing.

Compared to the 2023 Buick Enclave, which scored 3 points higher. See also the 2021 Buick Enclave for an earlier comparison.

Pros

  • +Acceptable reliability score
  • +Low recall count
  • +Below-average complaint rate for SUV

Cons

  • −SERVICE BRAKES: Brakes can fail to work right after the car is started (3 complaints)
  • −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Rear hatch opens on its own, and the hatch button works only some of the time (2 complaints)

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Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK
  • 1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK
  • SERVICE BRAKES (3)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

1

recall on record

The 2022 Buick Enclave carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

3.9

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 13.5

LowAvgHigh
Low

Safety Incidents

2

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2022 Buick Enclave Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2022 Buick Enclave. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

22V2100002022-03-31

AIR BAGS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

Consequence

Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2022 Buick Enclave? Check its history first

Service brakes problems lead owner complaints about the 2022 Buick Enclave, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

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  • Accidents
  • Open Recalls
  • Title History
  • Odometer Rollback

2022 Buick Enclave NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 5/5

Rollover risk: 15.1%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Standard)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Curtain (Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat, 3rd row)Torso/Pelvis (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (Front Center Air Bag)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (Rear Seat)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger)
View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Buick EnclaveRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Buick Enclave Resale Value

The Buick Enclave is estimated to retain about 51.4% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Buick Enclave model overall and is not specific to the 2022 model year.

Value Retained
51.4%

after 5 years

Depreciation
48.6%

over the same period

Listings Analyzed
175

U.S. used-car listings

Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Buick Enclave depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

20–21 MPG

Fuel cost: $2,850–$3,000/yr

Fuel only

17–18 city / 25–26 hwy MPG

Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2022 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims
TrimDriveTrans.CityHwyCombFuel Cost
Enclave FWD 3.6L 6-cylFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd182621$2,850
Enclave AWD 3.6L 6-cylAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd172520$3,000

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2022 Buick Enclave.

  • Press the brake right after a cold start and confirm the car stops normally before you drive off.

  • Make several low-speed stops with the radio off and listen for grinding from the brakes.

  • Ask for service records showing any brake pad replacement done under a GM bulletin.

  • Check the accident history, and ask whether the front collision sensors were recalibrated after any front-end repair.

  • Open and close the rear hatch with the button several times, then confirm it stays shut on a test drive.

  • Have a helper confirm that both headlights and all brake lights work.

  • Check whether the 36,000-mile, 3-year warranty has expired before you take on any electrical faults.

2022 Buick Enclave Common Problems by Component

12 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

3
2
SERVICE BRAKES (3)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1)ENGINE (1)VISIBILITY/WIPER (1)POWER TRAIN (1)Other (1)

SERVICE BRAKES

3 complaintsSafety-related

Brakes can fail to work right after the car is started. One report traces this to a failed brake booster at 100,000 miles, with no warning light until after the first incident. Grinding brakes are also reported, returning days after the pads were replaced under a GM bulletin, while the dealer waited on instructions from the manufacturer. The one crash report says the front collision system neither warned the driver nor slowed the car in stop-and-go traffic. With only 3 complaints on file, no repeating pattern is visible yet.

3 complaints total1 crash

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

The rear hatch opens on its own, and the hatch button works only some of the time. A more serious report describes the headlights and brake lights going dead because of an electrical failure the dealer could not repair. The dealer warned that the fix could cost thousands, and the 36,000-mile, 3-year warranty had already expired. Losing headlights and brake lights is a real safety risk after dark. Only 2 complaints are on file, so the record is thin.

2 complaints total

BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint
2025-08-29

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the daytime running lights failed to function as intended. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that occasionally, while shifted into reverse, the rearview camera failed to display an image as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not identified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1 complaints)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaintSafety-related
2023-11-27Crash reported

Due to an inability of the Buick auto manufacturers to provide parts to my 2022 Enclave, after becoming disabled to drive in auto accident..since November 27th, enduring a 3 month wait with rental car fees, and emotional stress strickly because unable to obtain parts! How does a company sell a car without the ability to pro ide ANY customer service in a timely manner.. I've made 4 car payments with no car..I purchased a Buick with the expectation of quality service..

UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint
2023-10-20

A known defect that was previously addressed in a previous recall on the 2019 model year is still occurring on 2022 Buick Enclaves with no repair offered by GM. The defect causes a large hole to form in the exhaust pipe between the exhaust manifold and the muffler which could leak Carbon Monoxide into the passenger compartment and cause decreased engine performance. In the attached pictures the defect hole noted in the recall exactly matches the hole in the 2 pictures of the underside of my car in the exact same spot is the previous recall identified. It’s obvious that GM is still producing defective components and parts and placing them on their vehicles after a recall had caused repairs to previous model years.

ENGINE (1 complaints)

ENGINE

1 complaint
2023-12-04

Mounting bracket for exhaust in front develops a leak at a cross member. GMC is aware of the issue and has refused to honor their extended warranty for the 2021 model year on my 2022 Buick that was delivered in 2021 due to mileage even though the extended service plan extends mileage to 150,000, mi and 15 years. Vehicle has exhaust leak which triggered check engine light. Could also possibly cause carbon monoxide poisoning

VISIBILITY/WIPER (1 complaints)

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint
2022-05-30

Front windshield has Shadows when high beams pointed on objects like Signs traffic lights or lights from a moderate distance, issue only shown at night when your high beams pointed on signs, in addition to Road lights from moderate distance shows duplicate lights until you get closer in order for the two lights to be Unified as one object. As you can see in the three attached pictures, all the signs has a shadow in addition to the lights it shows that there is another light under the original light while in fact there is only one

POWER TRAIN (1 complaints)

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint
2022-07-09

Engine revving, would not shift even after taking my foot off the accelerator. Had to pull over and shut the car off. After restart, it was very hard shifting but the engine wasn't revving, Engine light stayed on. Engine revved between 3,500-4,500 rpms without shifting. The car can be very jerky when accelerating from a stop and shifting the first time or two.

VISIBILITY (1 complaints)

VISIBILITY

1 complaint
2022-02-07

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, she heard an abnormal loud popping noise coming from the exterior of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle and noticed that the sunroof glass had shattered. The contact stated there was no object that had struck the sunroof nor any other vehicle nearby that could have caused the sunroof to shatter. The contact was able to continue to drive and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the sunroof glass. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.

Best & Worst Buick Enclave Years

Best Buick Enclave Years to Buy

Top Pick
79
Good

2023

0Recalls
17Complaints
77
Good

2024

0Recalls
7Complaints
76
Good

2022

(Current Model)

1Recalls
12Complaints

Buick Enclave Years to Avoid

Buick Enclave Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Buick Enclave reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
201875/100Good
201975/100Good
202068/100Good
202175/100Good
202276/100Good
202379/100Good
202477/100Good
202577/100Good
202681/100Excellent

Buick Enclave Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
202681/100+4Excellent00
202577/1000Good031
202477/100-2Good07
202379/100+3Good017
2022(selected)76/100+1Good112
202175/100+7Good221
202068/100-7Good648
201975/1000Good138
201875/100—Good060

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2022 Buick Enclave reliable?
Yes, it has good reliability and sits above average among 2022 SUVs. Within the Enclave's own scored years it falls in the middle. Owners filed 12 complaints, and it earned 5 of 5 stars in federal crash testing. Brakes and the electrical system are the weak spots to check.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Buick Enclave?
Brakes are the most common complaint, with three reports. Owners describe brakes that fail to work right after startup and grinding that returned after pad replacement. The electrical system follows with two complaints, including a hatch that opens on its own and headlights and brake lights going dead.
Does the 2022 Buick Enclave have brake problems?
Some owners say so. Reports include brakes that fail to work right after the car is started, and one failed brake booster at 100,000 miles with no warning light beforehand. Another owner had grinding return days after new pads. With only three complaints, no clear repeating pattern shows yet.
Has the 2022 Buick Enclave been recalled?
Federal records list one recall for the 2022 Enclave, in the air bag area. The 2021 has two recalls and the 2023 has none. Check the VIN with a dealer or the federal recall lookup to confirm the air bag repair was completed.
Is the 2022 Buick Enclave better than the 2023?
Not by reliability rating. Both are good, but the 2023 rates better, with 17 complaints and no recalls against 12 complaints and one recall for the 2022. The 2021 rates about the same as the 2022. Compare condition and repair records on each car.

Don’t buy a 2022 Buick Enclave without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2022 Buick Enclave

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2022 Buick Enclave does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on repair costs (70/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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