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Buick Enclave FWD
Buick · Cars · 2023
Buick Enclave FWD (2023)
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⚠ 6 complaints
Status
Certified
Long track record, no issues found
Status Certified — verified clean safety record across 5+ years of official monitoring.
Specifications
Engine Size3.6 L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission9 speed automatic
Combined MPG21 MPG
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Price$44,800$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity3.6 L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegularRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission9 speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2023 Buick Enclave FWD offers a spacious SUV experience with a powerful 3.6L V6 engine delivering 310 horsepower. Enjoy a comfortable ride with an estimated 21 MPG combined, making it a practical choice for families and everyday driving.

Pros
  • Certified safety status
  • No recalls on record
  • Good highway MPG
  • Spacious dimensions
Cons
  • 6 complaints on record
  • Below-average city MPG
Complaints6 total
BUICK ENCLAVE 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
medium
Sunroof leak due to fault drain tube causing the review mirror to glitch, leaking through the headliner and wire harness into the inside of the vehicle. Vehicle is still at the dealership. They have requested and put in the new equipment which upon inspection by dealer service this replacement was also defective and a new part has been ordered.
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
BUICK ENCLAVE 2023 SEAT BELTS
low
Driver's seat belt cable going to floor on outside of seat broke, it is available for inspection. Seat belt is inoperative. I spoke with a dealer, but I am over on miles to be covered by warranty. The vehicle has not been inspected, and there were not any warning lamps or warning' I noticed when I tried to buckle up for ride home Friday evening 10/10/2025
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
BUICK ENCLAVE 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
low
Brakes squeak very loudly. This has been an issue since I purchased this new vehicle.
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
BUICK ENCLAVE 2023 AIR BAGS
high
On [XXX], 2024, a pickup truck ran a red light at 55+ miles per hour and struck the front left quarter panel of our 2023 Buick Enclave as we were pulling into an intersection. Our car was totaled with the entire front end of the car being severely damaged. The front end of the car, both quarter panels, bumper and engine compartment were crushed. - NO airbags deployed. - Both my wife and I were injured. She has a fractured vertebrae and right knee and leg hurt. I have a broken left clavicle, five broken ribs and a hematoma on my left leg. No airbag warning or alerts on dashboard. - I reported the accident to General Motors but no one yet assigned - GM case #: [XXX]. - No complete police report has been provided yet. Police provided link to Crash doc website with insurance info. ...(report uploaded) - vehicle totaled; repair estimate provided by USAA, but looks incomplete and inaccurate...a lot of repair needed not listed (report uploaded) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSAUSMay 2024Source →
BUICK ENCLAVE 2023 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
medium
The vehicles low beams fail to properly illuminate the road, and create a significant blind spot in your vision. We bought a brand new 2023 Buick Enclave and noticed on the first night drive that the vehicles lighting has a very large blind spot where it fails to properly illuminate the road. When switching too high beams the blind spot is diminished but not eliminated. We immediately took the vehicle back to the dealer where they adjusted the lights. However, all that they accomplished was to move the blind spot more central to the vehicle. When traveling up or down hills the lighting problem changes. When traveling up a hill the blind spot is moved closer to the vehicle creating a larger hazard. Traveling down hill the lighting blind spot is moved a bit further out. This is truly a very big safety concern especially when around pedestrians at night as it is nearly impossible to seem them until the very last second. The lighting problem and safety is worse when traveling at higher speeds as you have no time react when things suddenly appear from a blind spot in the vehicles head lights. I have attached several pictures. Please get in contact with me if you have further questions. All attached photos have been taken with an iPhone 13 and have no visual enhancements.
NHTSAUSJul 2023Source →
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Status history
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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