2024 Buick Enclave: Problems & Reliability
TOO FEW REPORTS2024 Buick Enclave: TOO FEW REPORTS — 7 owner complaints; top issue: engine (2 complaints).
The verdict engine has only 7 complaints for the 2024 — 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, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
7
NHTSA complaints
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Model years compared
343
Service bulletins
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Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2024 Buick Enclave problems
Engine leads a spread-out record, named in 29% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2024 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 29% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 29% |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 1 | 14% |
| Steering | 1 | 14% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 14% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2024 Buick Enclave recalls
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2024 Buick Enclave.
2024 Buick Enclave service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 343 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2024 — fewer than the 703 of the median Enclave year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (79), powertrain / transmission (48), engine (47). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2024 vs. the year before and after
From the 2023 to the 2024, owner complaints fell by more than half (22 → 7) — an improvement. The 2025 that followed jumped 5.6× (7 → 39), so the 2024 is the cleaner of the two by count. The 2025 is still new, so its count will keep growing.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Enclave | BEST | 22 | 507 | 0 | — |
| 2024 (this page) | TOO FEW REPORTS | 7 | 343 | 0 | — |
| 2025 Enclave | SOLID | 39 | 401 | 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 2024 Buick Enclave
Engine (2 complaints on the 2024): 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.
Seat belts (2 complaints on the 2024): pull each belt fully, make sure it retracts and latches, and check the belt warning light.
Backup camera / back-over prevention (1 complaint on the 2024): shift into reverse several times and make sure the camera image comes up quickly and clearly.
Steering (1 complaint on the 2024): check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering at parking speed, and clunks over bumps.
Lane departure (1 complaint on the 2024): on the test drive, check that lane-keeping assist neither pulls unexpectedly nor throws warnings.
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FAQ
Is the 2024 Buick Enclave reliable?
2024 Buick Enclave: TOO FEW REPORTS — 7 owner complaints; top issue: engine (2 complaints). The verdict engine has only 7 complaints for the 2024 — under the 15-complaint floor — so it is not rated yet rather than called clean by silence.
What are the most common 2024 Buick Enclave problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2024 Buick Enclave are engine (2, 29%), seat belts (2, 29%), backup camera / back-over prevention (1, 14%). The manufacturer has 343 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2024 Buick Enclave have?
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2024 Buick Enclave. Recall status is VIN-specific, so still check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2024 Buick Enclave before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2024 Buick Enclave come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; 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.