Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 City / 22 HWY
Horsepower
288
Seats
7 -8
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Marla R
Luxury interior and safety features!
We absolutely love our Buick enclave. The 2nd row captain seats fit our 2 car seats perfectly with enough room for others to get into the 3rd row seat. There is a ton of room for storage in the back with the 3rd row seats folded down. The front seats are very comfortable and the heated seats are great in the cold months. The rear air controls are also great for the temperature to be controlled by backseat passengers. The safety features are amazing and the car will alert you if you get too close to another vehicle or if there is a vehicle in your blind spot. We will buying another enclave for our next car.
accountCircle Brenda S
The vehicle has high safety ratings.
The car is reliable most of the time our only issue has risen recently and its a problem with the power steering. The steering wheel keeps turning really hard like it doesn't want to turn and it has to be forced, other than that the vehicle is extremely reliable.
accountCircle Lyn E
A great driving experience with all the bells and whistles
Love it has 3 seats Love the styling and fold down seats for more cargo space Hate the high price
accountCircle Melly O
Great family car. Drive around as a soccer mom in style.
Great for kids. There is enough room to fit sports gear, etc. Cup holders cannot fit refillable sports water bottles. I wish the cupholders were a bit larger. Car is easy to drive. Does not feel too big or heavy and easy to maneuver. Seats are easy to adjust. Non leather seats are easy to clean.
accountCircle Debi F
Enjoy driving this SUV with all the bells and whistles!
I was not sure about buying such a large SUV but it has come in handy so much. This car rides so nice and quiet. I like all the features it has. Love my backup mirror... Also have alerts if I Cross Lanes.. If I get too close to the car in front of me.. And flashes if there is a car beside me when I turn my blinkers on. These alarms can be turned off also. I like that I can pay for Wifi in my car if I would like and have the option to have OnStar. I have a free OnStar plan that I get a monthly email that lets me know when tires are low.. Oil change needed.. Etc. I like at night my car has a light that glows across the front of my dash/windshield.. It is so cool. I like my heated seats and steering wheel when it is cold. I would like to have ac in my seats since I do live in Florida but maybe next time.
accountCircle Kennes A
Buick enclave: a great family car.
The car is very comfortable for everyone. There are three rows. The kids love the wifi feature. Drives very well. Good infotainment system. I use navigation all the time. Has onstar but do not use often. Some recurring issues with air conditioner system.
accountCircle leslie t
My Enclave is so comfortable, quiet and drives smoothly. It can pick up speed very well.
I had a leak in my a/c and had to push for them to fix it. We were going to Florida for vacation and I told them if I go and my a/c doesn't work I will come back furious. They did a detailed search and found a pinhole leak.
accountCircle Nancy Y
Interior lightening of a pretty green.
Very comfortable, 3 rows of seats plenty of storage. Heated seats and steering wheel. Sunroof for driver and another top window for passengers. Excellent stereo system. Would have liked on screen navigation system so you can see the maps. Love the color of car, excellent ride.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tom F
Buick! 2018 review - reliable choice.
I love my car overall. It is reliable and the mileage could be worse. I love the inside of my car and how roomy it is as well. The color options are all really nice looking in this model. Buick is a reliable car company. They have a long history of being reliable!
accountCircle Vicci C
Comfort seating for all passengers which includes leg room.
Great comfort in every seat with front seats heated. Bucket seat middle row and bench back. Lots of trunk space. The vehicle is reliable with proper maintenance and upkeep. Great on gas. Good performance. This vehicle has occasional recalls. Dealer is not friendliest with identifies problems.
accountCircle Vicci C
Buick enclave: the good and the could be better.
Great performance. Very expensive vehicle for the amenities now given in lower priced vehicles. Reliable and provides overall comfort especially for long drives. Plenty of cabin and leg room yet resulting in small trunk size which does not help for large families. Sun/moon roof is another great option. If the middle roof could be retractable, it would be desirable.
accountCircle Byron D
Really good car for everything.
It is a reliable not to much to worry about. Safe cool features fast for a small SUV. Fits in decent spaces great in pop up weather conditions. Great gas mileage storage is perfect for hauling groceries or a quick trip to the home improvement store. Or pack in a few friends down to the pub.
accountCircle Abby B
Good mileage for a bigger SUV
Uncomfortable seats, fans are not located in the right areas, Blows hot air but not in the right direction. I like how it drives, smooth drive, it definitely feels safe on the road good in the snow, happy with my purchase so far would consider buying it again when I'm ready but some upgrades would be needed
accountCircle Jason B
Love the ride. And the sunroof is a plus.
Heated seats are a plus in the winter. Love the 3rd row seats for when we go on vacations and take other people with. Or lower the seats for hauling larger things. Only issue I've seen is by the hood, the rust is starting bubbling under the paint. But it's been a great vehicle.
accountCircle Beth Z
Not impressed, looking for something else.
I do not love my enclave! So many little things have gone wrong from the piece surrounding gear shift has come off, plastic pieces around seats have all broken off and support that helps tailgate to go up and down had now broken! I have had car a little over a year and we are trying to get rid of it.
accountCircle Latundra O
Great results the price is kinda high
It runs smooth and clam. It has a nice sound boost In the car. It has great milled on the car. I love the color as well

Buick Enclave Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Convenience
288 HP 18 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Leather
288 HP 17 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Premium
288 HP 17 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2016 Buick Enclave Owner Reviews

4.52
164 Reviews
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5 stars 63%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Victor R on June 25, 2021
Good and dependable, the Buick enclave.
It has been quite dependable but I am a little concerned about the brakes. It does ride well and handles smoothly. It is also very spacious. The place to plug the phone in could be improved but otherwise it is pretty good. Also, the miles to a gallon is not bad.
accountCircle Sharnette E on June 13, 2021
Perfect for growing families.
I bought my vehicle used, however it has been a wonderful addition to my.Family. It is spacious enough for our 3 kids and any additional riders, but also the leather seats are a parent's dream. We love that we have plenty of compartment space in the front and lots of cup holders throughout.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Sugar C.

Very nice and roomy inside smooth riding plenty of room for the kids groceries and vacation stuff. Its body style is very nice and stylish for a SUV stereo system is good it's just a all around great SUV.

likeFilled Patricia S.

It is beautiful. It rides very smoothly. It has a lot of space. Handles great. It has three rows. The back two rows go down to enlarge storage space. Not many issues. The white diamond color I have is super white. This is our second Enclave.

likeFilled Diane H.

Great ride, reliable, spacious, & luxury look. I purchased a 2012 and when I was time for a new vehicle I purchased the same one. My family of 5 can always fit comfortably and I still have room for my business supplies and products.

likeFilled Sophia S.

Very good climate control that stays comfortable. The sound system is also very good. The headlights make for an easy drive. The blue tinted lenses intensify the lighting and also give this Buick some modern flare. The automatic headlamps also adjust according to outdoor visibility.

likeFilled Victoria M.

Trim and amenities such as leather heated seats and heated steering wheel. On star, lighted console. Bucket seats in middle and large cargo trunk. Roomy and plenty of legroom. Smooth riding car for long drives and trips.

likeFilled Leah B.

The Buick enclave is a spacious vehicle with high end finishes. It is very mechanically reliable. It has never given me any trouble. It is a sleek... Good looking vehicle. It is perfect for a sports family, long trips, and the fuel economy is awesome for a larger SUV.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Sugar C.

The gas mileage isn't the greatest it gets around 17 city 22 highway but honestly other than that there's not any cons I can. Really say about the vehicle besides you have to use synthetic oil in it but other tHan that I am very happy with it.

dislikeFilled Patricia S.

The gas mileage could be better. Cannot do any maintenance yourself because it is too difficult to reach the battery or oil, etc. The leather model does not have as many bells and whistles as the premium.

dislikeFilled Diane H.

When I travel, I must have to take my business supplies and products out for luggage space. But, that is a small problem to have! My car is very spacious; but, sometimes on longer rides my 6'2 and 6'3 Sons would like to have a bit more room!

dislikeFilled Sophia S.

There are not very many cons, just a tad bit small. The base model is thousands more than any other base model in the midsize SUV category. While upper trim levels are closer in price to its competitors, the Enclave starts out at a high price point.

dislikeFilled Victoria M.

Expensive price tag on the car with the listed amenities- steering wheel, heated leather seats. Can be considered a large car with blind spots located inside the vehicle based on the bars. Many bells and whistles unknown as there are so many to explore.

dislikeFilled Leah B.

Some of the led lighting strip that goes around the entire cab has started to dim in spots. This vehicle does not seem to hold its value, it depreciates very quickly. The black interior is very hard to keep clean and shows lots of dirt and spots.

Ranks #9 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2016 Buick Enclave has an average owner rating of 4.54 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

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4.71
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4.7
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4.52

Ranks #9 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Buick Enclave has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #9 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

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33 MPG
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29 MPG
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22 MPG

Is The 2016 Buick Enclave A Good Car?

Yes really fast. Nice seats and good great engine with fast wheel that never stop until you tell them to do so. Always great with leather very smooth and will not hurt your back. Color is beautiful... Read More
Hazel S.
I wouldn't think so. It does not have the dentures that most cars should such as Bluetooth and CarPlay.
Jane K.
Yes, I love it. I'd definitely recommend it. I love the 3 rows, we have so much needed space for after school friends and sports activities.
Mindy C.
Yes it is a very appealing and mechanically good car. It functions ver uh well and has special features like the Bluetooth music and phone call and the rear view camera.
Sierra L.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Buick Enclave?

Yes really fast. Nice seats and good great engine with fast wheel that never stop until you tell them to do so. Always great with leather very smooth and will not hurt your back. Color is beautiful... Read More
Hazel S.
The engine rattles inside the hood of my car but the problem has not been found. At also does not have a 90 degree turning radius.
Jane K.
Yes, it has been a very reliable family vehicle. I have not had any problems in the two years I've owned it.
Roger B.
It is very reliable and there is no problems. It rides very smooth and it is a very good car to have.
Joni B.

Is The 2016 Buick Enclave A Good Value?

Yes really fast. Nice seats and good great engine with fast wheel that never stop until you tell them to do so. Always great with leather very smooth and will not hurt your back. Color is beautiful... Read More
Hazel S.
It costs too much for the average person and I wouldn't recommend it as a good purchase. There are definitely better cars out there.
Jane K.
We got a great price of $29k, but we did buy it used for 33,000 miles on it. Well worth it the purchase price.
Brittany R.
23,000 dollars that is a very good cost for a very high tech and very good riding car. This car is a very old car.
Cameron H.

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What's the 2016 Buick Enclave refrigerant capacity?

Answer: The 2016 Buick Enclave requireS36 ounces of freon. When the air conditioner in Your 2013 Buick Enclave starts blowing hot air, You likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in Your AC system is an...

What's the 2016 Buick Enclave battery location?

Answer: The battery on Your 2016 Buick Enclave is located behind the passenger front seat under the floor. To get to it, You'll need to remove the rugs from the second row of Your vehicle, which will let You access the...

What might cause my 2016 Buick Enclave check engine light to come on?

Answer: The check engine light might be on in a 2016 Buick Enclave for many reasons such as a loose gas cap, defective ignition coil, bad MAF sensor, or warn spark plugs. Now You may be wondering why ignition coils are...

2016 Buick Enclave: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: The 2016 Buick Enclave has a trunk space of 23.3 cubic feet, and if You fold down the back seats, it can be increased up to 115.2 cubic feet. This will allow drivers to carry everything they could need for a...

2016 Buick Enclave: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The 2016 Buick Enclave comes witH255/65R18 tires by default; so, You're going to have 18 inch alloy rims on the base model. Additional tires that can fit on this SUV include 255/60R19s and 255/55R20s, which...

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Safety & Reliability

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