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Buick Enclave Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Buick Enclave rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Buick Enclave reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2010BuickEnclave

38

Fewest         Most

66
3.8
5200
2009BuickEnclave

59

Fewest         Most

140
7.9
13500
2008BuickEnclave

73

Fewest         Most

213
9.1
26700
2007GMCAcadia

92

Fewest         Most First model year. Common problem with water leaks.

88
8.8
40800
 

To see how the Buick Enclave's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Buick Enclave. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009BuickEnclave

62

1

78
11.4
17700
2008BuickEnclave

52

4

145
11.7
31000
2007GMCAcadia

33

2

59
11.5
46500
 

To see how the Buick Enclave's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Buick Enclave--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Buick Enclave Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Buick Enclave repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2010 Buick Enclave Problems and Repair Histories

2009 Buick Enclave Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Buick Enclave Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Buick Enclave Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Buick Enclave's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Buick Enclave's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Buick Enclave MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Buick Enclave. Price the Buick Enclave.

 

Buick Enclave Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Buick Enclave and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Buick Enclave price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Buick Enclave.

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Buick Enclave Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Buick Enclave Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Buick Enclave's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Buick Enclave, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Buick Enclave Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Buick Enclave?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Enclave--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Buick Enclave review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Buick Enclave Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Buick Enclave tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Buick Enclave--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Buick Enclave Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Enclave by owners, visit:

EnclaveForum.net -- Buick Enclave forum

GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum

2011 Buick Enclave Specifications

Body4-door SUV
Wheelbase118.9
Length201.8
Width79.0
Height72.2
Curb Weight4780
Fuel Capacity22.0
R1 Headroom40.4
R1 Shoulder Room62.0
R1 Hip Room57.4
R1 Legroom41.3
R2 Headroom39.0
R2 Shoulder Room61.4
R2 Hip Room57.0
R2 Legroom36.9
R3 Headroom37.2
R3 Shoulder Room57.4
R3 Hip Room48.3
R3 Legroom33.2
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.9
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.5
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.2
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2011 Buick Enclave 4-door SUV
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimCXCXL
Standard Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 288@6300
TQ: 270@3400
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 288@6300
TQ: 270@3400
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWD
Standard Tires255/60R19 tires255/60R19 tires
Optional Tires 255/55R20 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakers
Optional AudioBose audio system, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)Bose audio system, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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