2008 Buick Enclave Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 536 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,670miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Buick Enclave, 1% of the 536 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,670 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I keep putting new light bulb on driver side break lights not working blinkers not working. I put new fuse in not working. Then some days it works but most days dont work.”
NHTSA complaint #10822884, filed 2016-01, 85,000 miles“This is the 8th time+ we've had water enter the car through the closed moon roof. Water drips down through the left and right windshield pillars, flows out of the seatbelt tensioners in the 3rd row and through the headliner onto the inside of the windshield. You can hear a wave of water flowing above the headliner,and when woosh it flows when the car dips to one side or the other. There's has to be electrical issues and rust that's being created by this problem. The dealership says the drain is clogged with leafs, from a moon room that's never been opened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10564486, filed 2014-02, 56,341 miles“Purchased used vehicle from dealer feb 2016. Noticed vehicle leaks when it rains through the sunroof, top of the windshield area and also from the drivers side floor area, under the dash toward the brake pedal area. I've had my dome lights fill with water, water leaking from the dome light as well as the top windshield area while I drive and stationary. This leaks are consistent whenever it rains, both while driving and while stationary. When this leaking/rain occurs the vehicle runs and idles very rough. The problem has been consistent since the vehicle purchase. …”
NHTSA complaint #10876407, filed 2016-06“Black mold found in vehicle, rain leaked thru sunroof, found floor boards soaked in water, mold and moisture present on the dash, seats, air conditioning vents, and all over the interior. Back door liftgate doesn't work. Was not informed by seller of health dangers of this vehicle, nor did he inform us that it had been wrecked before.”
NHTSA complaint #11296772, filed 2020-01Related service bulletins
- 10251679Feb 2, 2024This Preliminary information communicates concerns with dtc U1521 after replacing the headlamp
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10236153Apr 17, 2023This Preliminary information communicates concerns with dtc U1521 after replacing the headlamp
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 27% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Buick Enclave
139 complaintsAir bags
113 complaintsSteering
99 complaintsBody and structure
77 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsEngine
72 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Buick Enclave
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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