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Buick Reliability for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Buick.

Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 5 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Repair Trips Per 100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year    
2018 Buick Enclave   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  14 Enclaves, 4.6 months of data per Enclave, average 4900 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2017 Buick Enclave   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  21 Enclaves, 9.4 months of data per Enclave, average 19900 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2016 Buick Enclave 33
68.367346938776% 68.367346938776% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  33 Enclaves, 11.0 months of data per Enclave, average 27500 miles

The 2015 and 2016 have been reliable so far. But earlier model years were reliable when young, then worsened.
2015 Buick Enclave 38
56.122448979592% 56.122448979592% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  37 Enclaves, 9.5 months of data per Enclave, average 35100 miles
2014 Buick Enclave 51
75.714285714286% 75.714285714286% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  42 Enclaves, 9.0 months of data per Enclave, average 53100 miles
2013 Buick Enclave 48
73.152709359606% 73.152709359606% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  33 Enclaves, 9.8 months of data per Enclave, average 60400 miles

Refreshed for 2013.
2012 Buick Enclave 38
37.258687258687% 37.258687258687% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  47 Enclaves, 10.1 months of data per Enclave, average 85200 miles
2011 Buick Enclave 66
60.55900621118% 60.55900621118% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  44 Enclaves, 9.6 months of data per Enclave, average 85800 miles
2010 Buick Enclave 61
63.588850174216% 63.588850174216% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  27 Enclaves, 9.5 months of data per Enclave, average 98700 miles
2009 Buick Enclave 75
69.756838905775% 69.756838905775% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  45 Enclaves, 9.3 months of data per Enclave, average 100700 miles
2008 Buick Enclave 61
45.604395604396% 45.604395604396% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  49 Enclaves, 10.9 months of data per Enclave, average 119300 miles

Multiple reports of transmission wave plate failures earlier.
2015 Buick Encore   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 Encores, 11.7 months of data per Encore, average 24200 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2014 Buick Encore   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 Encores, 8.2 months of data per Encore, average 47600 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2013 Buick Encore   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 Encores, 9.6 months of data per Encore, average 49000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2011 Buick LaCrosse   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 LaCrosses, 10.8 months of data per LaCrosse, average 82600 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2007 Buick Rainier   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Rainiers, 6.2 months of data per Rainier, average 130500 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2006 Buick Rainier   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  20 Rainiers, 8.5 months of data per Rainier, average 130600 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2005 Buick Rainier   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  20 Rainiers, 9.0 months of data per Rainier, average 146900 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2004 Buick Rainier   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  15 Rainiers, 8.2 months of data per Rainier, average 138600 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2012 Buick Regal   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Regals, 10.0 months of data per Regal, average 61700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2011 Buick Regal   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 Regals, 9.6 months of data per Regal, average 83100 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2013 Buick Verano   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  14 Veranos, 10.5 months of data per Verano, average 42000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2012 Buick Verano   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 Veranos, 11.0 months of data per Verano, average 39800 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

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Buick Reliability

You won't find Buick reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Buick truly differs from competing car models in reliability.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Buick reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Buick was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Buick has been recently.

What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Buick

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Buick

Buick Reliability and Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
9-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Only 1 problem in 3 yrs. of ownership- information display in intrument panel glitched once but never failed again after car restart. Otherwise, no problems. see full Buick review
2010 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Have owned two Enclaves now and no major problem in 46,000 miles total. see full Buick review
2009 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Reputation for reliability of 3800 is well-known. GM W-body platform is familiar to me. see full Buick review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 First car that has not been back to the dealer for a major problem in the first two months see full Buick review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The level of quality workmanship, material, parts and warrenty. 16,000 miles and no appereent defects. see full Buick review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Seems to be well built. see full Buick review
2007 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Zero problems except one recall to repair a wiring problem concerning safety. Proven engine and drivetrain. see full Buick review
2006 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Have had zero problems. see full Buick review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Currently has 92K, and only maintenance has been oil changes etc., tires, brakes front and rear. see full Buick review
Buick Reliability and Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
9-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 two wheel bearings replaced (noise). see full Buick review
2010 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Too many service/reliability issues, and GM was unwilling to fix a problem that kept reoccuring see full Buick review
2010 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Have read a lot of people having electronic issues with this car. see full Buick review
2010 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Have two warranty issues within days of leaving the dealership. Rubber seal around passenger door is loose. Periodic clang / bang immediately after start. see full Buick review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 G.M. reputation see full Buick review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Really only problem is power door on one side - but with two kids, that becomes an annoying dice roll to see if it will close properly on a given day. Everything else has been trouble free. see full Buick review
2003 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Had to do front pads & rotors at 42,000 kms Rears at 70,000, Rebuild transmission @ 75,000 due to a manufacturing defect. Car was out of warranty. see full Buick review
2002 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 2002 model had multiple problems - head gaskets, wheel bearings, steering, air conditioning, ball joints, brakes, and transmission 4th gear failures. see full Buick review