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2012 Buick Enclave consumer reviews

$36,500–$38,500 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Enclave Buick
(98 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.3
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Makes driving an ease

I?ve been in love with the thought of this suv. Now that I have one I love it even more. You don?t realize how loud or bumpy the ride is until you ride in one of these.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Really nice car I Owen

This car is perfect for a family. It has a pretty big space for kids. And pretty comfortable to go on a trip with family.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable vehicle as well as comfort.

Love the comfort and smooth ride of the vehicle as well as reliabilty. I went from a smaller SUV to the Buick Enclave. It is a very nice comfortable vehicle. I have a friend that has a Tahoe and said the Enclave has much more leg room than their Tahoe. I agree.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great looking ride

Great SUV with third seat option. They run great and look Great. Gas mileage not the best , only complaint. Car is AWD and is very confortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Typically highly reliable Buick. Heaps of Space.

The car has been great. It drives well. It's quiet. As usual, as is the case with most of the Buicks, it requires like nada maintenance, except the standard stuff. It will go forever. Heaps of space inside. That's why I bought it. The rear-view camera really helps with backing up, although the lens is highly wide-angle, so don't believe the distance. The little beepers take care of that.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best in Class IMHO

The best ride I have ever had. Super quiet with a roomy cabin. Comfortable to drive on long trips. Plenty of room for 7 with Best in Class MPG

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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It's good

It's a excellent family car has everything you need is soft not noisy when is running park so I liked and my family and friends inside is fully loaded so I think is a good car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfort, quiet and smooth

We have owned this Enclave for over 5 years and it is one of the most comfortable vehicles we've ever driven. My wife wanted it so she could haul friends and the grandkids and she also liked the seating position. He only complaint has been that the A pillars are too thick with the rear mirrors attached to them and she has a problem seeing over them since she's only 5'3". At about 40K miles the tie-rods ends had to be replaced under warrranty, the A/C also had some issues, under warranty also. Now at 65K the power steering hose developed a lead over ($700) and the tie rods ends need to replaced again. We are considering a replacement for the Enclave but there is really nothing like it out there. The Holda Pilot and Toyota Highlander are most likely more durable but the ride and drive is out of the stone ages compared to the Buick. The Traverse and Acadia are pretty similar to the Enclave but their suspension, thinner insulation and thinner windows make their ride and drive, while better than imports, not as good as the Enclave. We think the Buick is the best looking and best riding of any similar SUV we've driven including the Tahoe, Suburban, Explorer, and the two imports I mentioned earlier.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Second best car for me on the market

This was a very good car with all the options I wanted. The drive was great with a smooth ride. I liked the overall room. It was my second choice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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LOVE THIS CAR

Spaciousness is beyond amazing, smooth driving and comfortable. All around perfect. As my 6 year old says "lots of room for activities*

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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