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Very quiet. Smooth riding.
Brian L, 12/02/2015
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
68 of 71 people found this review helpful
This is the quietest vehicle that we have ever owned and it is a SUV. (We have owned many, many vehicles over the years and all bought new.) Quality SUV & materials for far less in cost than other luxury SUVs. Front wheel drive is rated at 17/24 mpg. So far best that we have gotten pure highway is 23.1. Hopefully will improve somewhat. 2500 miles on it so far. Acceleration is acceptable to pass and go up hills. Overall we are very happy with it. One option that we got was lane departure & front end collision warning. Leather edition comes with blind spot warning and rear side collision alert. Thus loaded with safety features. Also, a middle air bag. One issue that we are not happy with is the "hanger" hooks are in the 3rd row. Can't use exit handles in second row since they are on the back of the front seats and not on the roof. We like to hang clothes on clothes bar when we travel but this is a problem other than just 10-12inches of such if using third row. With cars we put clothes about 50% across and still had good vision out of the back window. Third row and second row both fold down flat for storage. Overall very happy with this "car."
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I have had this SUV for 6 years
David McDowell, 09/13/2016
updated 09/30/2022
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
39 of 41 people found this review helpful
I have never enjoyed a car as much as I have enjoyed this vehicle. It has been very happy with the performance. My tires lasted over 70.000 miles. I have driven the SUV a couple times to Michigan and to Florida. I have 120,000 and have faithfully kept the oil change, tire rotation and have done all required maintenance on it. I have been asked if I want to trade it in and have declined because of how much i believe in this particular vehicle.
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Love our Enclaves
Jon McSparron, 08/21/2016
updated 02/26/2019
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
This is our 3rd Enclave and they each get better. Love the seating, and storage. Wife hauls a lot of items when doing Prison Ministry work and she can still get 4 people into very comfortably . I like the vehicle for over all appearance, and variability. Good vehicle for us as we haul grand kids around and three car sets with 4 grand kids is not a problem. The entertainment system is great when traveling any distance with them as they can watch DVD's and not bother us in the front seat. Only hang up I have ever had is getting at the spare tire. Would not want to do that when the back is full of groceries or luggage as access to the lowering nut in under the storage bin at the rear of the vehicle. Have had an issue with the rear cooling system leaking. Dealer knew exactly what was wrong and had it fixed under warranty. Still love the Enclaves, great vehicles.
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New Buick Enclave
Hank W., 01/20/2016
updated 03/05/2020
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
60 of 68 people found this review helpful
This car is larger than most so called midsize SUV's. Electronics at this trim level may be intimidating. You won't be able to instantly use all features without reading the owner's manual,...several times. There are very few features the cares does not have. It's loaded. The only complaint so far with the electronics is the navigation system. It doesn't understand my southern dialect. Half the time I have to manually key in destinations as opposed to speaking them. I hope that time will enable the system to learn my voice. Creature comforts are impeccable. Seats are a little stiff compared to my Town Car but I expect them to loosen up over time. Leg room is the best out there, bar none, particularly the second row seating. Even the third row seating is adequate for relatively short trips. Noise levels are on a par with most luxury cars, quiet. Power is adequate for a vehicle this size but will not snap any necks. So far, fuel economy is on the low end of the manufacturer's estimate, about 16 around town, 18 overall. I have only achieved 20 on the highway. so far I like the car very much.
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Where does my oil go and what are these noises???
JW, 07/16/2017
2016 Buick Enclave Convenience Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 36 people found this review helpful
The engine is using / losing oil. I have approximately 50,000 miles on the vehicle. At 46,000 my "low oil" light came on. Sure enough - the oil barely registered on the dipstick. The dealership told me that I need to have my oil changed more often, even though I have it changed religiously and have NEVER been overdue. They also told me that the owner's manual instructs that customers must check the oil at every fuel fill up. (Shifting the blame to me?) Here I am - 3000 miles later - and about to take a road trip. I checked my oil and it barely registers on the dip stick. Apparently I am driving a $40,000 vehicle that has an engine that burns oil. There are no oil leaks on my garage floor, so it must be going somewhere. We will be taking my daughter's 2009 Pontiac on our road trip because I feel safer with us going far from home in that. There is also a LOUD bang in the back floor. I have taken it in and they "can't find it". The repair tech could hear the noise when I called in to schedule the repair using Blue Tooth - it's that loud! How can they not find metal banging together. A waste of money. I recommend purchasing a different vehicle.
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Larry Adams, 07/11/2017
updated 01/13/2021
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I like the vehicle over all, but the seats are uncomfortable, the leather is nice but, they need to add some cushion in them, instead of sitting in the seat we are sitting on them. My 2017 Ford F150 XLT has better interior, the seats are far more comfortable to sit in, not on them. My update... the seats are still to hard , our old 2008 Buick Lucerne had nice comfortable soft seats , why did Buick cheapen them so much ... My 2017 Ford F150 XLT has nicer interior more comfortable to ride in than any Enclave ... sorry i bought the Buick .. 😫 1/11/20 up date, traded the our Buick Enclave for a new Ford Expedition XLT.... much better interior more comfortable to ride in. We tried a new 2020 Enclave, the seats are still uncomfortable , after 4 years interior hasn't changed.
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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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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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2016 Buick Enclave Tuscan edition
Shannon, 01/09/2019
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Transmission went out at 56,000 miles. When you spend this much money on a car you expect it to last more than a year and a half. Do not waste your money. Go with a more reliable vehicle.
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Below Average SUV
Displeased Owner, 12/14/2019
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2016 Enclave Premium AWD on 12/24/15. Transmission went out at 58k in 2017 (something about a 3-5-R body cover cracked) left us stranded after what sounded like an explosion while sitting at a stop sign. Now 83k miles, when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, engine will rev from 1700 to 3800 before engaging in 2nd gear. Pulling up to a stop, gently braking and without notice, the transmission will jerk the car hard on the downshift to 1st. The action is hard enough to make everyone think the driver is about to hit something. At 35 mph, engine feels like it is lugging, throttle response is delayed, transmission feels as though it's not sure what to do when gas is applied. Originally ride was very smooth and quiet, now on new smooth asphalt ride is still quiet and smooth; on concrete road noise beginning to creep in and ride starting to become noticeable more jittery. This was happening before replacing the tires, new tires didn't affect the situation either way. Not sure why perforated fabric was put in place to cover the sunroofs but in winter lots of cold air comes down on everyone (no wind leak, just feeling the cold coming down from the glass). Storage is good with 3rd row stowed. Entry is easy, unless the driver seat periodically moves up as far as possible, seat is slow to move back to original position. If you press the button to move the seat all the way back for the driver to exit the vehicle, the 2nd row passengers have difficult time getting out if anyone is in the 3rd row. I wear a size 12 shoe and have had it get stuck between the driver seat corner and driver kick-panel, have to make sure toe or heel of shoe goes out past seat first. Navigation system likes to change the view as you are driving down an open road. It might be on full screen when you set it up then it's in half screen mode with the radio station showing up on the right hand side and the map on the left hand side. After a while it may change to a different view or just stay the same. Front air dam under bumper is too low, will hit when pulling into a parking place that has a curb. You don't know the black plastic piece has contacted anything when pulling in, once you back out you can hear it flip over and drag off the concrete, so you have to park without getting very close to a curb or concrete wheel stop. Seats feel like you are sitting on a cinder block, very flat and no contour or support to them. Twisting roads are not an impressive riding in the Enclave body lean is pretty noticeable. Some days the engine is completely gut less, other days it's normal with not having the strongest of engines. At 65 into a head or cross wind expect 18.5 to 19 mpg at 65 mph, in town driving is 14 - 14.5 mpg. We have 2 grandchildren that ride with us everyday one in a car-seat, the other in a booster seat; anyone trying to get into the 3rd row with child-seats in place is in for a challenge. Seatbelts in middle row lean into the passenger's hip when buckled, with a car seat in place fastening the seatbelts causes you to pull the car seat toward the door to make clearance for the buckle to line up properly, then with the child in the seat push the seat into a level riding position. No I will not buy nor look at another Enclave.
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Bad Car Lots of Mechanical Problems
Jay, 11/14/2021
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 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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Not my father’s Buick
Supersport53, 05/12/2019
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had a Chevy Tahoe before the Enclave so I had compared them a lot. Tahoe was a lot easier for my 6 foot frame to get in and out of. Grandsons are quite appreciative of the Wi-Fi. All and all a very good vehicle especially with the extra warranty Buick has over most other models.
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Don't waste your money, transmission is gone
Kate, 08/17/2021
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used buick enclave from GM dealership in Grande Prairie, AB in November 2020. A couple of days ago it stopped moving. We took it to dealership and they said the transmission is gone and need replacement for $6000. It's been not even 10 months since I bought it and should not break that easy at 150K, I drove it dor 10k km only. Don't waste your money on car that breaks so fast. If there would give it a 0 8f I could
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Lemon
Running out of money :(, 11/13/2019
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
At 100,000. miles our 2 1/2 year old vehicle had the transmission go out. While it was being fixed by GM dealership the power steering went out. They had it for 26 days. They said it was fixed but power steering went back out the day we got it back. They also said there was a wheel bearing noise. We took it to a different GM dealership then. They said the power steering was shot and the noise we were hearing was the transfer case. They fixed the problems. But the power steering has a small short vibration when turning the steering wheel. They kept it longer to figure it out. Then they said that the steering gear was bad. Said it would be fixed 2 days ago. They still have it. Have not driven it but one day since beginning of September. It is October 12th 2019 at the moment. Maybe I will update this when we finally get it back. Have had different loaner cars. This 2019 Blazer is an awesome race car!
Enjoying my Enclave
Midwest roots, 01/05/2020
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When compared to other similar vehicles in it's class the 2016 Enclave is a good car for spaciousness, ease in loading people & cargo. I am happy I purchased this vehicle.
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SAFE IN A TANK
Jamesey, 07/17/2018
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
That's just about it. ALL SUV.
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BEST CAR EVERBEST CAR EVER
PETER, 04/05/2023
2016 Buick Enclave Leather Group 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I still have this car, i drove so far 82,000 miles, no problems whatsoever
Best Minivan Alternative
Love my Buick Enclave, 01/20/2024
2016 Buick Enclave Premium Group 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Traded my ‘07 Honda Odyssey in for the new 2016 Enclave Premium Tuscan Edition and 8 years later it continues to be a fantastic SUV. Love: the look, design, styling, feel, ride, engine quality, AWD handling in snow, sound system, safety features, solidity (feels solid, heavy and safe on the roads), lane departure warning, auto-dimming rear view mirror, capacity (TONS of cargo space for all five of us), versatility, how smooth and quiet it rides, heated seats in winter and cooling seats in summer, privacy glass, and much more. The only major issues I’ve experienced are with the driver’s seat. The “up” power seat setting has stopped working which stinks for us short drivers, the seat has come apart underneath and Buick did a crappy attempt at fixing it so I’m just living with it as it doesn’t affect my safety, the AC has needed fixing twice, the battery died at five years, but no major engine problems at 80K+ miles. It is wieldy to park and I usually have to adjust my parking every time (feels like a boat), but overall it has been reliable, safe, ten times better than my minivan, and enjoyable. I don’t want to trade it in or let my teens drive it because it’s so comfy to me and I don’t want them wrecking it. I will keep this car until it falls apart or becomes too expensive to repair. So far so good! Their resale value should be MUCH higher than what I’m seeing currently (in 2024).
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