2018 Buick Enclave problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2018 Buick Enclave get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Buick Enclave at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).

Q: How much is a 2018 Buick Enclave worth?

Comparable 2018 Buick Enclave listings run roughly $27,988–$34,000, typically around $31,660 (from 13 vehicles).

2018 Buick Enclave at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints64

Combined21 mpg

Typical price$31,660

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2018 Buick Enclave recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Buick Enclave.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2018 Buick Enclave common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Exterior Lighting

Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

2018 Buick Enclave MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway26 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,025

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2018 Buick Enclave worth?

Low

$27,988

Typical price

$31,660

High

$34,000

From 13 comparable 2018 Buick Enclave listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Buick Enclave costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,125

Depreciation (5 yrs)$8,100

Total$23,225

Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($31,660) with the same model 5 model-years older ($23,547), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.