2008 Buick Enclave Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 14%of 536 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Buick Enclave, 14% of the 536 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The liftgate is broken. The hydraulics supporting it will not keep it in an open position and it falls if not held up manually. It also electronically misfires and will shut with the liftgate motor and cannot be stopped. It has closed on both me and my child. It is extremely dangerous and I am frustrated that it has been recalled with no repair date forthcoming.”
NHTSA complaint #10783354, filed 2015-10, 100,000 miles“It was a rainy day and my passenger side floor was soaking wet and there was water marks on the above upholstery. It took days to get it out and the dealership says it was bought as is. I have been researching online and there should be a recall for this because several people have complaints on this same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10695429, filed 2015-03, 144,000 miles“After a steady rain I noticed the passenger floor board was soaked. I thought a window was accidentally left cracked after checking window and realizing window was not cracked. Water is getting into car through sun roof draining into the car. Several rains later it is constantly water inside the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10587958, filed 2014-05, 101,067 miles“Just bought the car on thursday. Today is sunday and we had a light rain. I had to run to the store and noticed water running all over the seats and the dash. The car is leaking all over. Called the dealer and they said to bring it in tomorrow morning.”
NHTSA complaint #10664167, filed 2014-12, 93,000 miles“I purchased my vehicle january 2014. Since then I have had major issues with it leaking when it rains,. Water enters the sunroof and drips throughout the vehicles overhead as well as soaks the passenger side carpet. Water drips from the visor, the overhead lights (which could result in an electrical fire) in the front middle and back of the vehicle it seeps through the seat belt height adjusters and the area where the side airbags deploy (which could cause deploy issues). …”
NHTSA complaint #10712886, filed 2015-04, 83,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V415000Jun 30, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012…Covers: Buick Enclave 2008–2012, GMC Acadia 2007–2012, Saturn Outlook 2007–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 18% |
| 2011 | 25 | 12% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 77 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2008 Buick Enclave
139 complaintsAir bags
113 complaintsSteering
99 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 complaintsSuspension
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Buick Enclave
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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