2022 Buick Enclave: Problems & Reliability
TOO FEW REPORTS2022 Buick Enclave: TOO FEW REPORTS — 14 owner complaints (0.46 per 1,000 sold); top issue: service brakes (3 complaints).
The verdict engine has only 12 complaints for the 2022 — under the 15-complaint floor — so it is not rated yet rather than called clean by silence.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, published U.S. sales, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
14
NHTSA complaints
0.46
Complaints per 1,000 sold
618
Service bulletins
1
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2022 Buick Enclave problems
Service brakes leads a spread-out record, named in 21% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2022 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 3 | 21% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 21% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 21% |
| Engine | 3 | 21% |
| Visibility | 2 | 14% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2022 Buick Enclave recalls
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2022 (reported Mar 31, 2022).
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 22V210000 | Mar 31, 2022 | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain |
2022 Buick Enclave service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 618 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2022 — close to the 703 of the median Enclave year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (171), engine & cooling (79), powertrain / transmission (62). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2022 vs. the year before and after
From the 2021 to the 2022, owner complaints fell 46% (26 → 14) — an improvement. The 2023 that followed rose 57% (14 → 22), so the 2022 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Enclave | BEST | 26 | 653 | 2 | — |
| 2022 (this page) | TOO FEW REPORTS | 14 | 618 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Enclave | BEST | 22 | 507 | 0 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Buick Enclave years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2022 Buick Enclave
Service brakes (3 complaints on the 2022): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Exterior lighting (3 complaints on the 2022): check low and high beams, brake lights and turn signals, and look for condensation inside the housings.
Engine (3 complaints on the 2022): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Visibility (2 complaints on the 2022): test the wipers at every speed, the washers, defrosters and the climate system.
Electrical system (2 complaints on the 2022): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Recalls: confirm the campaign above was completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Buick Enclave reliable?
2022 Buick Enclave: TOO FEW REPORTS — 14 owner complaints (0.46 per 1,000 sold); top issue: service brakes (3 complaints). The verdict engine has only 12 complaints for the 2022 — under the 15-complaint floor — so it is not rated yet rather than called clean by silence.
What are the most common 2022 Buick Enclave problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2022 Buick Enclave are unknown or other (3, 21%), service brakes (3, 21%), exterior lighting (3, 21%). The manufacturer has 618 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2022 Buick Enclave have?
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2022 Buick Enclave, most recently 22V210000 (Mar 31, 2022, air bags). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2022 Buick Enclave before buying?
Decode the VIN free at carwhere.com/tools/vin-decoder to confirm the build, then run the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report for the exact VIN — recall, complaint, and service-bulletin record for this model year, the original window sticker where the manufacturer publishes one, and a market price check from verified buyers. One-time purchase, no subscription.
Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2022 Buick Enclave come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the per-1,000 rate divides complaints by published U.S. 2022 calendar-year sales; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.