Used 2013 Buick Enclave Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 Enclave, so we've included reviews for other years of the Enclave since its last redesign.
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Kevin, 06/12/2019
2012 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2012 leather sport model, 81,000 miles, AWD at the beginning of 2019 and I'm the second owner. First week the power steering went out on the highway at 70 mph which almost caused us to crash, it was very unstable on the highway due to rear shocks, replaced them, then all the lights came on saying malfunction of the stabilink system, motor misfiring, no power from the engine, transmission shifting so hard I thought it was going to drop the trannie, dash lit up like a Christmas tree with every light on saying something is wrong including the brakes. Found spark plugs were fowled out and caused the engine to go into limp mode which then causes every system to go hay wire. Reset the computer after replacing the plugs and everything came online no problem and truck was perfect. Then a month later we go on vacation and suddenly on the highway dash lights up again all crazy and display says stabilink malfunction and shut down which we were in the rain at 70 and it caused the truck to start fish tailing when we were driving straight and all the other issues started back in. Luckily we were almost back from the trip and I'm a mechanic. Hooked my scanner up and found #3 cylinder coil pack had failed and the motor went back into limp mode. If you are thinking of purchasing one make sure you have deep pockets or can repair it yourself if not dont buy one because it's one of the most expensive vehicles to fix that are one the road. If i couldn't fix all these things myself I would have thousands and thousands of dollars in repairs.
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2013 Enclave V-6 Engine Failure
Landon Cox, 01/12/2020
2013 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
At 84,445 miles, the engine quit with absolutely no warning. The mechanic said the crankshaft had seized for no apparent reason. He also said this engine was also in the Chevrolet Traverse and Cadillac models with the V-6 engine. We replaced the engine at a cost of over $9,000 and a month later, the replacement motor caught fire totaling the Enclave. Beautiful car which cost almost $48,000 now has a burned out engine compartment.
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Great until 100,000 miles...
Mike Lowry, 10/26/2019
2012 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Loved this car for the first couple years we had it. Once we hit 100,000 miles (95,000 actually), our transmission went out. Cost $5500 to replace. 5,000 miles later and the water pump goes out. Another $700. 3,000 miles after that and alternator goes bad. That was $500. I’ve lost all confidence in Buick and will be purchasing another Japanese car in the next few weeks before something else breaks. I’ve always been told not to buy American and I wish I had listened.
Purchased a 2012 in 2017 with $85,000 miles on it
jennsavage2@cox.net, 09/10/2017
2012 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
48 of 55 people found this review helpful
We purchased this vehicle to replace a 2004 Navigator which was not needed to tow a boat we had sold. We have never owned a Buick product before so we thought we would give it a go. We fortunately had some factory warranty left on the vehicle when we purchased it and thankfully bought a 1 year extended warranty that covered major components. A few weeks after purchase we noticed a flutter in the engine, a hesitation. We took it in and found out that it needed an expensive part for the transmission and new struts...Our factory warranty covered the transmission part, and our extended warranty covered the struts. A few months after that we noticed that the RPM needed was jumping around when traveling at 45-50 mph...Took it to dealer and they said it is a known issue that happens when the temperatures are high (we live in AZ) but does effect the engine...so we would just have to deal with that. Then 8 months in, the AC went out and needed a manifold hose..our factory warranty had run out so our extended warranty covered it. We are VERY nervous about this vehicle once the extended warranty has expired because we really don't feel like we can trust it not to cost us a lot in repairs. I will probably trade out of it once the warranty is up.
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I Do love my Buick!
Theresa, 12/28/2016
2012 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Enclave. My first was a 2009 and I noticed some reduced minor modifications even though the MSRP has increased. Overall, still very happy with the vehicle. Love the ride, the interior and the power. The limited version is loaded and you can't find any other vehicle with all of the options for this price.
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