2012 Buick Enclave Engine Problems

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

24Engine complaints

18.2%Of all 132 complaints

#1Most-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

ENGINE24 · 18.2%

AIR BAGS21 · 15.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 14.4%

Unspecified / other19 · 14.4%

STEERING17 · 12.9%

Share of the 132 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Buick Enclave overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and hesitated while attempting…”NHTSA complaint 11645043 — filed 02/26/2025

“Driving along and engine power reduced causing car to slow significantly - like downshifting two gears. Lights / traction control lights came on dash. Errors…”NHTSA complaint 11600412 — filed 07/09/2024

“What does it mean when my car says service StabiliTrak and service traction control? Its main function is indicating that the traction system has been…”NHTSA complaint 11570693 — filed 02/08/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Buick Enclave have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2012 Buick Enclave: 24 of 132 complaints on file (18.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Buick Enclave have in total?

132 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 25 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.