Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 81/100 (EXCELLENT)

2026 Buick Enclave Reliability Report

The 2026 Buick Enclave rates excellent for reliability, with no owner complaints or recalls on file, though the model year is still new.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

0per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

N/A

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,700–$2,850

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity70/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity100/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Buy

Rates excellent with no complaints or recalls on file, a clean record that reflects little time on the road more than proven durability.

Should You Buy the 2026 Buick Enclave?

Buyers can treat this model year as a low-risk choice on paper. Its reliability standing is excellent, and it sits above the average for 2026 suvs. Among the Enclave years we scored, it ranks first. That ranking comes with a caveat: a model year this recent has had little time to collect complaints.

Owners have filed no complaints, and federal recall records show no recalls. So there is no known failure pattern to describe, no symptom to watch for, and no open recall to check. An empty record is not proof that nothing will go wrong. It mostly means problems have not had time to show up.

The 2025 Enclave is the closest comparison. It also has good reliability and no recalls, but owners filed 31 complaints against it, and it rates worse than the 2026. If you are weighing the two, read the 2025 complaint details to see what owners reported. For any 2026 you consider, run the VIN through federal recall records before you sign, since new recalls can still be issued.

See also the 2025 Buick Enclave for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Strong reliability score
+No recalls issued
+Below-average complaint rate for SUV

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

Compare 2026 Buick Enclave With

2026 Chevrolet Traverse

Reliability: 76/100

Good

2026 Toyota Highlander

Reliability: 84/100

Excellent

2026 Honda Pilot

Reliability: 81/100

Excellent

2026 Hyundai Palisade

Reliability: 72/100

Good

2026 Volkswagen Atlas

Reliability: 64/100

Good

Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2026 Buick Enclave — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 4.6

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

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

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Buick Enclave? Check its history first

Every 2026 Buick Enclave has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Buick Enclave NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Rollover risk: 17.4%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (N/A)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (No)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Driver Monitoring System (Yes)Automatic High Beams (Standard)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Buick EnclaveRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5

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 2026 model year.

Value Retained: 51.4%
Depreciation: 48.6%
Listings Analyzed: 175

Listings observed in May 2021. 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

21–22 MPG

Fuel cost: $2,700–$2,850/yr

Fuel only

20 city / 24–25 hwy MPG

Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Enclave FWD 2.5L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	20	25	22	$2,700
Enclave AWD 2.5L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 8-spd	20	24	21	$2,850

Best & Worst Buick Enclave Years

Best Buick Enclave Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Buick Enclave Reliability Score Trend

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

Buick Enclave reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	75/100	Good
2019	75/100	Good
2020	68/100	Good
2021	75/100	Good
2022	76/100	Good
2023	79/100	Good
2024	77/100	Good
2025	77/100	Good
2026	81/100	Excellent

Buick Enclave Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026(selected)	81/100	+4	Excellent	0	0
2025	77/100	0	Good	0	31
2024	77/100	-2	Good	0	7
2023	79/100	+3	Good	0	17
2022	76/100	+1	Good	1	12
2021	75/100	+7	Good	2	21
2020	68/100	-7	Good	6	48
2019	75/100	0	Good	1	38
2018	75/100	—	Good	0	60

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Buick Enclave reliable?

Its standing is excellent, and it is above average among 2026 suvs. It also ranks first among the Enclave years we scored. Owners have filed no complaints and there are no recalls. Because the year is so new, that clean record is early rather than proven over time.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Buick Enclave?

None are on record yet. Owners have filed no complaints about this model year, so there is no symptom or failure to point to. As more owners put miles on their vehicles, patterns may appear. Check back, and read complaints for the 2025 Enclave in the meantime.

Does the 2026 Buick Enclave have any recalls?

No. Federal recall records list zero recalls for this model year. That can change, since recalls are often issued after a vehicle has been on the road for a while. Run the VIN of any specific vehicle through federal recall records before you buy it.

Is the 2026 Buick Enclave better than the 2025?

It rates higher. The 2026 is excellent, while the 2025 is good and rates worse. The 2025 has 31 owner complaints and no recalls. The 2026 has none of either, but it has also had far less time on the road, so the gap overstates the difference.

Is it safe to buy a 2026 Buick Enclave with no complaints on record?

Zero complaints is a good sign but a thin one. A new model year has had little time to collect owner reports. Verify the VIN against federal recall records, and read the 2025 Enclave's 31 complaints to see what drivers of the prior year reported.

Don’t buy a 2026 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 2026 Buick Enclave

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 Buick Enclave does best on recall impact (100/100) 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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