2012 Buick Enclave engine problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Buick Enclave — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the vehicle suddenly and without warning experienced a severe, dangerous loss of acceleration. The dashboard immediately displayed a "Reduced Engine Power" warning message along with a "Service StabiliTrak" light, forcing the vehicle into an immediate electronic fail-safe "limp…”
filed May 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and hesitated while attempting to accelerate and depressing the accelerator pedal. During the failure, the check engine warning light momentarily illuminated. The vehicle…”
filed Feb 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Enclave years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Enclave | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 Enclave | 2 | 11% |
| 2021 Enclave | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 Enclave | 15 | 27% |
| 2019 Enclave | 12 | 29% |
| 2018 Enclave | 13 | 20% |
| 2017 Enclave | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Enclave | 8 | 6% |
| 2015 Enclave | 12 | 7% |
| 2014 Enclave | 17 | 6% |
| 2013 Enclave | 13 | 19% |
| 2011 Enclave | 33 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Buick Enclave
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.