2022 Buick Enclave problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Buick Enclave, filed between 2022-03-02 and 2026-07-28. The most common problem areas are the engine (3, 23%), exterior lighting (3, 23%) and service brakes (3, 23%). Owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Buick Enclave complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 23% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 23% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 23% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 15% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 15% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 15% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 8% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 3 complaints
- 3 complaints of 13 (23%) name the engine.
- Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Buick Enclave covers this system.
Exterior lighting: 3 complaints
- 3 complaints of 13 (23%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Buick Enclave covers this system.
Service brakes: 3 complaints
- 3 complaints of 13 (23%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Buick Enclave covers this system.
Electrical system: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 13 (15%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Buick Enclave covers this system.
Visibility: 2 complaints
- 2 complaints of 13 (15%) name the visibility — the windshield, windows, mirrors, wipers and defrosters.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Buick Enclave covers this system.
Back over prevention: 1 complaint
- 1 complaint of 13 (8%) name the back over prevention — the rear-view camera and rear back-over warning systems.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Buick Enclave covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ENCLAVE, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Buick Enclave recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Buick Enclave?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Buick Enclave's most common problem areas are the engine (3 of 13 complaints), exterior lighting (3 of 13 complaints) and service brakes (3 of 13 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Buick Enclave have?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Buick Enclave, including 2 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Buick Enclave's problems?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Buick Enclave; 0 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.