2008 Buick Enclave vs 2008 Honda CR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Buick Enclave | 2008 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 536 | 960 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,117 | 97 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,040 mi | 76,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 113 | 325 |
| Electrical System | 73 | 218 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 200 |
| Power Train | 139 | 37 |
| Structure | 77 | 93 |
| Steering | 99 | 70 |
| Engine | 72 | 23 |
| Suspension | 11 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 40 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 31 | 10 |
| Stalling | 29 | 23 |
| Water leaks | 28 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 7 |
2008 Buick Enclave
2008 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.