2016 Buick Enclave
The 2016 Buick Enclave earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 65/100. Expect about $46,616 to own it for five years, or $777 a month. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 142 complaints.
- Recalls
- 4
- Complaints
- 142
- 5-yr cost
- $47k
- MPG (EPA)
- 17
2016 Buick Enclave vs nearby years
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4 recalls may apply
For the 2016 Buick Enclave. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.
What's wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
Risk: A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
5-year cost to own
Estimated $16,750 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.
| Depreciation | $3,790 |
| Insurance (national avg.) | $12,000 |
| Fuel / charging | $11,825 |
| Maintenance | $8,418 |
| Repairs | $4,000 |
| Loan interest | $4,578 |
| Taxes & fees | $2,005 |
Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.
Owner complaints & safety
What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.
- Air Bags110
- Power Train11
- Engine10
- Electrical System9
- Unknown Or Other7
- Seat Belts3
Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.
- Overall
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Frontal
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Side
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Rollover
- 4 out of 5 stars
Rated as: 2016 Buick Enclave SUV AWD
What to check on a used 2016 Buick Enclave
Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.
- Airbags
- The airbag light should come on at start-up and then go out.
- Ask for proof that any airbag recalls were completed.
- Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
- Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.
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FAQ
- Is the 2016 Buick Enclave a good car to buy?
- The 2016 Buick Enclave earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 65/100. Expect about $46,616 to own it for five years, or $777 a month. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 142 complaints.
- Does the 2016 Buick Enclave have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Buick Enclave, including Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor; Seats; Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
- What are the most common 2016 Buick Enclave problems?
- Owners filed 142 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are air bags (110), power train (11), engine (10), electrical system (9).
- How much does a 2016 Buick Enclave cost to own for 5 years?
- About $46,616 over 5 years ($777/month) at an estimated $16,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.