2010 Buick Enclave engine problems
74 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2010 Buick Enclave, which is 21% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 74 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 61 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 61 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Feb 22, 2011 -- our 2010 buick enclave 4d FWD with 12,500 miles experienced an engine fire which engulfed the entire engine compartment. The car was totaled. An investigator hired by nationwide insurance is determined to find the root cause of the fire. I am the original owner, I purchased the vehicle june 2010, and the vehicle service records are up to date. I am available to provide additional information if needed. Updated 09/27/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick enclave. While driving on several occasions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The dealer diagnosed that the failure was due to a stretched timing chain. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,737.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Buick Enclave
- Steering 128 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints