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2017 Buick Enclave Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 179 total for the year
Median mileage
31,053miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Buick Enclave, 3% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,053 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.

“Power steering stops functioning while driving and attempting to make a turn, resulting in a likely car accident. Driving in city making any king of turn either left or right. This has happened twice already. Rough idle when engine is cold.”

NHTSA complaint #11374379, filed 2020-11, 27,200 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating, with the electronic stability warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced intermittent engine failure prior to the vehicle stalling. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11614459, filed 2024-09, 170,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound and the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the engine and TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11545580, filed 2023-09

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025411%
2024229%
202329%
2022321%
202128%
20201728%
20191227%
20181320%
201753%
201696%
2015127%
2014176%
20131420%
20122418%
20113516%
20107226%
20093516%
20087213%

Other parts of the 2017 Buick Enclave

Air bags
145 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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