The 2022 Buick Enclave crossover placed well for dependability in the Consumer Reports selection of the Most Reliable 3-Year-Old Midsize SUVs, published at the start of December.
While not as spectacularly successful as the 2022 Cadillac XT5, another GM crossover that made the list, the Buick Enclave earned a 73 out of 100 rating for reliability.
Consumer Reports provides data on three-year used crossover reliability because such vehicles typically have nearly all the same advanced features as the current-year model, but at a significantly lower cost thanks to depreciation. The Buick Enclave’s 73 reliability score puts it below the competing Lexus GX and three-row Lexus RX L with 87 points each, but above the Acura MDX with its 69 rating.
CRÂ praised the Buick Enclave for its smooth, comfortable ride and its pleasantly quiet cockpit. A handy infotainment system and comparatively spacious third-row seating area also drew favorable comment. Weaker points included its relatively low 18 miles per gallon fuel efficiency, lack of power sunshade for the sunroof, and difficult-to-use gear selector.
Owners rated the driving experience for the Enclave at 76 of 100 points. Comfort is the model’s strongest suit, with a full 88 points out of 100, and most buyers like the vehicle’s appearance, giving it an 84 rating. The weakest area was value, scoring at just 44 rating.
When it comes to performance, the Enclave got 4 out of 5 for acceleration. This includes a 7.1-second 0-60 mph time, a 15.8-second quarter mile, and 3.1 seconds to reach 30 mph. The transmission got a 5 out of 5 rating, while both routine handling and emergency handling received an average 4 out of 5 from owners.
The Buick Enclave has been in the Consumer Reports spotlight for a number of years, with the 2023 model year getting a recommendation from the organization. The 2023 Buick Enclave was also said to be affordable to maintain, costing about 20 percent less in ownership costs over a 10-year period than a typical three-row crossover.
The 2019 Enclave was also highlighted for being reliable, while in 2021 it drew praise as one of the best crossovers and a “rare luxury midsized SUV that has decent third-row room without punishing the second-row occupants.” The Enclave led domestic brands in 2023 and the 2024 model was noted as another year with exceptionally low costs of ownership.
Consumer Reports recommends purchase of the Buick Enclave in the 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 model years.
Comments
3.6L is a winner
“Weaker points included its relatively low 18 miles per gallon fuel efficiency”
Gack, what are folks getting real-world with these? Because 18mpg is terrible for a midsize vehicle; might as well have a Tahoe or Silverado. If this got closer to 30mpg that’d make a much stronger case.
I have a 2020 Enclave just love it plan on keeping it till the wheels fall off. Pleased with the performance of the 3.6 V6 and the gas mileage no turbo 4 banger for me…
What are you getting for MPG? Better than CR’s 18 I hope?
And yes, cannot imagine give that noisy little 4cyl that kind of workout and expecting it to hold up.
It will, it is over built like a diesel. I would put say turbo four will last longer than the car based V6 trying to lug around a big heavy CUV with 5k towing capacity. This 2.5 was designed for this heavy vehicle and based off the trucks 2.7 which was designed as a truck engine. But go ahead with your dated and incorrect way of thinking that cylinder count and displacement directly relate to longevity!
It’s like the legendary 3800 (as we knew it in its latter years) engine, introduced in the early 60’s, then sold to Jeep, but bought back in 1974 for re-introduction in Buicks for the 1975 model year, then continually improved to legendary status. GM has a knack for working on something until it is perfect, then dropping it like a hot potato… to their own detriment.
GM had growing pains through the early 3.6s, but the ones in our ’11 and ’18 where the reliability high points of those respective vehicles. Great engines that are being replaced with turbo-4s. Lexus is doing the same, but at least you have a hybrid option there.
As far as CR, I thought that it was da debil for half the readership here. Is it okay for this specific review?