2010 Buick Enclave Engine Problems

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

72Engine complaints

26.2%Of all 275 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

STEERING125 · 45.5%

ENGINE72 · 26.2%

POWER TRAIN30 · 10.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 7.6%

Unspecified / other18 · 6.5%

Share of the 275 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Buick Enclave overview page.

What owners report

“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. CAR WAS SEEMINGLY WORKING ALRIGHT, HOWEVER, AFTER FUELING UP, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART THE CAR. IN FACT, AT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10810463 — filed 12/15/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK ENCLAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10722980 — filed 06/02/2015

“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. REPAIR SHOP IDENTIFIED IT AS TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED. ON-LINE RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10680565 — filed 02/02/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Buick Enclave have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Buick Enclave: 72 of 275 complaints on file (26.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Buick Enclave have in total?

275 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 6 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.