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2011 Buick

Enclave FWD

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Buick Enclave: best and worst years
2011 Buick Enclave FWD

Closest available photo (2012 model year); you're viewing the 2011.

2012 photoBaron MaddockCC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
17.2 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 1.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
202 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
119 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,780 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
211
Reported injuries
18

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING15%
  • AIR BAGS13%
  • POWER TRAIN13%
  • ENGINE12%
  • STRUCTURE9%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 282 total.

Buick Enclave: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA20002opened Aug 31, 2020SEAT BELTS

    Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

  • RQ19003opened May 28, 2019SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

    Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.