2012 Buick Enclave Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 133 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Buick Enclave overview page.
What owners report
“My car has shut off multiple times , electrical shorts, intermittent no start, intermittent misfires all the time but randomly , injector codes even when…”NHTSA complaint 11633316 — filed 12/31/2024
“If any warning light comes on such as my add air to a tire (it always tells me the wrong tire), all of the warning…”NHTSA complaint 11565700 — filed 01/16/2024
“MY TRUCK STARTED TO JERKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING.WHEN I WENT IN THE DEALERSHIP TO GET A PIECE FOR MY INTER RIM WAS MISSING.STARTED THE…”NHTSA complaint 11408323 — filed 04/15/2021
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Buick Enclave have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Buick Enclave: 20 of 133 complaints on file (15%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2012 Buick Enclave have in total?
133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
