2023 Buick Enclave FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 9-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
424 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.6L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Buick Enclave SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.1%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
17
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems17 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 17 owner complaints for the 2023 Buick Enclave FWD. Top reported issues include lighting, brakes and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Lighting
4
Brakes
3
Engine
2
Electrical System
2
Seat Belts
2
Fuel System
1
Steering
1
Air Bags
1

2023 Buick Enclave FWD problems by category: Lighting: 4 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Seat Belts: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Seat BeltsFiled: 08/13/2025ODI#11680328
The SmartFloor rear passenger (driver side and passenger side) bucket seat seatbelt retractors do not release to allow a passenger to buckle the seat belt. Both driver side and passenger side retract…
LightingFiled: 12/15/2023ODI#11560366
The headlights on our 2023 Buick Enclave do not provide nearly enough light at night. If you shine the lights up against a wall at night they seem bright but they do not seem to light up the area dire…
Other / UnknownFiled: 11/22/2022CrashODI#11494513
As my husband was backing out of the garage to the East and turning the back end to the North so we could head forward out of our drive which is on a curve, the car accelerated and the brakes would no…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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