2014 Buick Enclave air bags problems
205 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2014 Buick Enclave, which is 58% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 205 58% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 12 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and crossing train tracks, the train crashed into the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injury and the front passenger sustained a knee injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 buick enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. The pressure seat belt resistance was too high and dielectric grease needed to be added to the electric connector of the seat belt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 50,472.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Buick Enclave
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints