2018 Buick Enclave: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
Nothing major in the public record for this year and model.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2018 Buick Enclave
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2018 Buick Enclave recalls
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Buick Enclave.
2018 Buick Enclave safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Doors and locks: During service, certain vehicles equipped with OnStar (RPO UE1), may have received an incorrect and partially programmed/configured replacement OnStar module.
- Engine: Certain 2018 model year Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Impala and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles, equipped with a 3.6L engine (RPO LFX or LFY), may have a condition where the piston oil control ring may have been damaged during installation.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2018 Buick Enclave safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
64 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2018 Buick Enclave is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 40,000 mi | $12,400 |
| 80,000 mi | $11,850 |
| 120,000 mi | $11,425 |
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