2009 Buick Enclave vs 2011 Buick Enclave
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Buick Enclave | 2011 Buick Enclave |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 220 | 211 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,230 | 1,474 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,161 mi | 58,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Buick Enclave |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 108 | 41 |
| Power Train | 33 | 38 |
| Engine | 35 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 21 |
| Structure | 8 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 14 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 39 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 11 |
| Stalling | 10 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
2009 Buick Enclave
2011 Buick Enclave
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.