2009 Buick Enclave Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

35Engine complaints

15.9%Of all 220 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING107 · 48.6%

ENGINE35 · 15.9%

POWER TRAIN33 · 15%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 9.1%

Unspecified / other12 · 5.5%

Share of the 220 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Buick Enclave overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10704722 — filed 04/09/2015

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR BEGIN BEGAIN TO FLASH ACROSS THE DASH THAT IT WAS REDUCING ENGINE POWER. THIS NOW HAPPENS…”NHTSA complaint 10703359 — filed 04/02/2015

“BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS SHORTED. INSTALLED NEW BATTERY. VEHICLE STARTED BUT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF EVEN WITH KEY REMOVED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10652364 — filed 11/04/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Buick Enclave have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Buick Enclave: 35 of 220 complaints on file (15.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Buick Enclave have in total?

220 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.