2018 Buick Enclave vs 2018 Ford Expedition
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 | 2018 Buick Enclave | 2018 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 368 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,026 | 165 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,793 mi | 55,868 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 | 143 |
| Engine | 13 | 97 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25 |
| Suspension | 2 | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 8 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 55 |
| Stalling | 0 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
2018 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.