This page covers 3 recalls, 178 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Buick Enclave.
17–18 mpg combined
13.1–13.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern in 2017 Buick Enclave complaints is heavily concentrated in the airbag system, which accounts for the vast majority of reports filed for this model year. Owners most commonly describe situations where airbag replacement parts are on extended backorder, leaving vehicles in a known unrepaired state for months or longer while awaiting parts availability. A smaller cluster of owners reports the airbag warning light illuminating without a clear triggering event, with some noting the vehicle sat undriven as a result. Outside the airbag category, complaint volume drops sharply. A handful of owners mention electrical concerns and issues with the vehicle speed control system, though these reports are sparse. One isolated report describes a sunroof spontaneously shattering while driving, and another describes a drivetrain shudder during sharp turns consistent with a clutch pack issue, but neither rises to a recurring pattern across multiple filings.
178
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Buick Enclave has 3 recalls, all involving airbags: the most serious is a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The third recall covers the side curtain airbags, which may not be properly secured to their mounting points. If the curtains are not firmly attached, they can fail to deploy correctly in a crash, reducing protection for occupants along the sides of the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached due to weld nut issues, which could prevent them from deploying correctly in a side-impact crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the side curtain air bag weld nuts and realign or replace them as needed at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
