2015 Buick Enclave vs 2015 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Buick Enclave | 2015 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 171 | 1,782 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,406 | 124 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,796 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 407 |
| Steering | 12 | 345 |
| Engine | 12 | 226 |
| Air Bags | 105 | 84 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 130 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 92 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 86 |
| Power Train | 4 | 84 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 56 |
| Stalling | 5 | 50 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 64 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 46 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 31 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 31 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 27 |
| Overheating | 0 | 19 |
2015 Buick Enclave
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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.