Used 2016 Buick Enclave Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 Enclave, so we've included reviews for other years of the Enclave since its last redesign.
1000+ miles across the Northeast
Steve H, 09/23/2016
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
I've owned two Dodge Durangos (first a 2012 V6 model, now a 2015 RT Hemi) and found myself spending a week with the Enclave during a work trip. High points of the Enclave are generously sized cargo and seating areas, smooth freeway sailing, and overall comfort. The cargo area seems to be quite a bit larger than my Durango. However once you get off the interstate and onto the twisties, the Enclave shows it's weak spots. In my rental with 20,000 miles, the transmission hunts for gears, is slow to respond, and can be clunky as it tries to keep up. Switching to low for engine braking on steep downgrades is not terribly effective in this vehicle, nor is it smooth. Low speed cornering is controlled and predictable, but at moderate or greater speeds there is quite a bit of body roll. Getting into technology - the audio system (this one did not have Nav) was not intuitive. I'm sure you get used to it as you own it, but the system of menus and sub menus seemed oddly organized. Dodge/Chrysler is miles ahead with the UConnect system, and I would also rate this well behind the system in Toyotas that I have rented. THe interior material quality also is not what I expect for the price range. Granted, rentals do get abused, but the high gloss console surfaces appear to be easily scratched, and the dull black plastic center stacks look cheap. Lastly, there were a number of odd noises that I would not expect from a new vehicle with this mileage. Creaks and groans from the suspension were noticeable over the rough roads of New Jersey. To anyone considering one of these, I urge you to check out the competition closely, especially the Durango (I feel that the Durango handling is worlds beyond the Buick, and with the V8, so is the power). You can do better than the Enclave for the money.
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Like driving a sofa. :)
drraz, 05/24/2017
2015 Buick Enclave Convenience Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
The driver's seat is so roomy that at times I feel lost in it (and I'm a 5'11" female, not a small person at all). Would be great for anyone needing a roomier driver's seat. The 3rd row is the reason I bought the car... it is SIGNIFICANTLY roomier than the other cars I have owned, borrowed or rented. (I've ridden in a 3rd row in an 2014 Honda Pilot, 2015 Ford Explorer, a Toyota 4Runner, etc). The only thing I don't like about the car is the infotainment system. It is SO not intuitive, and every time I try to do something new, I literally have to google it or look in the manual, bc it's overly complicated. Also, you can't pair the Bluetooth once you have taken the car out of gear. I mean, not even if you have it back in park! Why not?! If I am pulled over and parked, I should be able to turn on the Bluetooth and listen to music. But I literally have to turn OFF the car and turn it back on. Ridiculous! I rent cars a lot when I travel, and I have NEVER had to pull out the manual to set up the entertainment system, or pair my phone, etc. ONLY in the Enclave. Very odd.
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james robison, 08/29/2018
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Owned a 2011 Enclave and the engine blew a piston through the oil pan at 14000 miles. Bought a 2016 Enclave and the transmission went completely out with 41K miles. These cars are not well made and I do not recommend.
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Former Honda guy
joego1, 01/09/2015
2015 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
62 of 85 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased the Buick Enclave after a test drive and must say I was impressed with the quality of the vehicle both inside and out. We were shopping for a new SUV and being a big Honda/Acura owner we found these dealers had priced themselves out of our market range. I saw the commercials for the special sale of the Enclave and test drove one, liked it and the dealer gave us almost 20% off the list price. Wow! Suv has almost everything heated seats, heated steering wheel, Nav, leather, two sunroofs, remote start, lane and distance control etc. What a great car, we drove it on a 120 mile trip right after purchase in the snow and ice and are extremely happy with our purchase. A lot of ver
Bad Car Lots of Mechanical Problems
Jay, 11/14/2021
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
STAY AWAY MONEY PIT ALERT Repairs on car 70000 to 90000 miles Transmisson $3500 70000mi Cv Axel right and left $900 75000mi AC leak $500 80000mi AC compressor $1200 90000mi Power steering now going to be $900
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