2011 Buick Enclave Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

33Engine complaints

15.6%Of all 211 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING41 · 19.4%

AIR BAGS38 · 18%

ENGINE33 · 15.6%

POWER TRAIN32 · 15.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 10%

Share of the 211 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Buick Enclave overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL HAD STOP AT A STORE GOT BACK IN CAR PUT CAR IN DRIVE PULL OUT CAR MADE LIKE A DOOR BELL SOUND PADLEL…”NHTSA complaint 10895981 — filed 08/15/2016

“CAR SPUTTERED WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED OR PULLING OFF FROM STANDING STILL AND LOST POWER AND THEN STOPPED COMPLETELY. COULD NOT TURN WHEEL. TRACTION…”NHTSA complaint 10875648 — filed 06/21/2016

“ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE PAST MONTH MY CAR LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ON CITY STREETS WHEN THIS OCCURRED…”NHTSA complaint 10812041 — filed 12/24/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Buick Enclave have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Buick Enclave: 33 of 211 complaints on file (15.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Buick Enclave have in total?

211 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.