Buick Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 661 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 5 Buick models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Buick Enclave (351). Only the Buick Enclave has published sales to rate: 0.15 per 1,000 sold, against a 0.28 median.
Buick models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Enclave | 351 | 0.15 | 14.2% | 2008, 2011 and 2010 |
| Buick LaCrosse | 104 | — | 8.3% | 2012, 2011 and 2010 |
| Buick Regal | 79 | — | 12.1% | 2011 |
| Buick Encore | 75 | — | 12.8% | 2015 |
| Buick Verano | 52 | — | 11.8% | 2014 and 2013 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Buick have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 661 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 5 Buick models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Buick Enclave (351). Only the Buick Enclave has published sales to rate: 0.15 per 1,000 sold, against a 0.28 median.
Which Buick models have the most transmission complaints?
the Buick Enclave (351), the Buick LaCrosse (104) and the Buick Regal (79), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Buick has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Buick Enclave, at 0.15 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration