2012 Buick Enclave Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Buick Enclave, 3% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. While loading some items in the back of the vehicle, the sun roof shattered into pieces. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was being repaired at the dealer (walter jackson in ringgold, georgia), but was not covered under warranty. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10994492, filed 2017-06, 72,000 miles“Tl * the contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the heater was activated and overheated, causing third-degree burns to the contact's foot. The vehicle was inspected but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10569357, filed 2014-03Related recalls
- 12V151000Apr 9, 2012General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 chevrolet traverse, buick enclave, and gmc acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska…Covers: Buick Enclave 2011–2012, Chevrolet Traverse 2011–2012, GMC Acadia 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 32 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Enclave
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology