Buick Enclave problems
289 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
- Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2014 Buick enclave. Consumer states they tried to get the repaired, but the parts were not available. *ta
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Buick enclave. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a…
The contact's partner owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.…
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Common questions
Is the 2014 Buick Enclave reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 289 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Buick Enclave is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2014 Buick Enclave?
The 2014 Buick Enclave is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 Buick Enclave?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 196 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 90,994 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 90,994 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Buick Enclave has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Buick Enclave?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 289 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.