2022 Buick Enclave Review

Name: 2022 Buick Enclave
Brand: Buick

Price Range: $14,995 - $39,993

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7.8

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The 2022 Buick Enclave is refreshed for 2022. Along with a sleeker and more cohesive exterior design, the update comes with a slew of new technology features. The enhancements bolster its desirability somewhat, though a relatively high price — especially in the face of serious competition from Hyundai and Kia — means it's still not a must-have.

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Pros

Generous cargo and passenger room
Quiet and smooth ride
Plenty of standard features
Lots of device charging solutions

Cons

Pricier than non-luxury rivals, but cabin materials aren't much nicer
Thirstier than V6-powered competitors

What's new

Refreshed front and rear styling
Updates to interior styling and tech
More standard advanced driver aids
Some feature availability is impacted by ongoing microchip shortage
Part of the second Enclave generation introduced for 2018

Overview

Written by automotive expert Travis Langness

3/24/2022

The Buick Enclave is Buick's big three-row SUV that boasts comfortable seating for seven, a relaxed ride and plenty of standard features. But this latest generation, which came out for the 2018 model year, has also had a few downsides such as a lack of standard driver aids and ho-hum interior quality. Pleasingly, the updated 2022 Buick Enclave is a more well-rounded product.

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2022 Buick Enclave
Premium 4dr SUV
$30,590
fair price
$151 above market
- 25,079 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 18 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- Carvana - Richmond (95 mi away)
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Third-row seating
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Located in Richmond, VA
At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GAERCKW7NJ138426
Stock: 2004456280
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-29-2026
2022 Buick Enclave
Essence 4dr SUV
$32,000
- 18,374 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 7 Seats, 17 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Stoler Chevrolet Buick (46 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Owings Mills, MD
2022 Buick Enclave Essence Ebony Twilight Metallic 9-Speed Automatic AWD 3.6L V6 SIDI VVTCARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX. Odometer is 23745 miles below...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5GAEVAKW1NJ185970
Stock: BC0258
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-14-2026

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On the outside the Enclave gets revised front and rear styling for a slightly sleeker look. Inside, the Enclave looks pretty much the same, though there's a new button-style transmission gear selector instead of the previous lever-style selector. The infotainment system now supports wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which means you can now integrate your smartphone without having to use a USB cord.

More significant is that Buick has made many of the Enclave's previously optional advanced driver aids standard on every trim level. These include features such as forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist (helps steer the Enclave back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker) and blind-spot monitoring. Overall, we like the Enclave's improvements, but it still might be worth your time to check out similarly upscale rivals such as the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride. Check out our Expert Rating of the Enclave below to see how it scores in every category from comfort and performance to value and technology.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Good

7.8

out of 10

We drove the 2022 Buick Enclave on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Enclave drive? The Buick Enclave's driving dynamics are typical of what you'll find in the three-row crossover SUV segment. The 3.6-liter V6 has plenty of power, even though the 7.5-second 0-60 mph time of our all-wheel-drive Avenir test vehicle was just average for the class. (A front-wheel-drive version hit 60 mph in a more respectable 7.0 seconds.) The brakes are smooth and easy to control, but it took a long 136 feet to stop from 60 mph. The steering is light at low speeds and offers good high-speed stability, but it becomes ponderous in switchbacks.

There are some bright notes here. Our test vehicle's adaptive dampers worked to keep the Enclave level in tight corners. The transmission was also faultless — shifts are smooth and the transmission always seemed to be in the right gear.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Enclave? Most three-row SUVs offer good comfort in the first two rows, and the Enclave is no exception. Though the leather itself is a little stiff, the seats have good cushioning. There's even a rudimentary massaging function on all but the base trim. All passengers are treated to nice seat and armrest padding throughout the cabin. Air vents for every row are a plus, and seat heating and ventilation functions work quite well.

The Enclave offers stellar ride quality with or without the optional adaptive suspension, and the cabin is very well insulated from outside noise.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Enclave's simple cabin layout may be a bit boring, but it's also easy to use. An abundance of room and the ability to slide the second-row captain's chairs make for a very comfortable interior. Getting in and out of the first- or second-row seats is a cinch thanks to the Enclave's relatively low ride height. Entering the third row isn't terrible, but only the passenger-side second-row chair has an easy-release mechanism. The system is bizarrely absent on the driver's side seat. Third-row room is pretty good, but the Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas are more adult-friendly.

Front visibility is good, but the high window sill hampers the view out of the rear quarter window. The optional bird's-eye view camera system helps you avoid fixed objects when parking or backing out of spaces.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The refreshed-for-2022 Enclave goes all-in on smartphone connectivity. Six USB ports, a wireless charging pad, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are all standard, so the base level of equipment is much more comprehensive than you get on most other three-row SUVs. The optional Bose audio system is pretty crisp and has decent bass, while the navigation system is easy to learn even if the graphics are a little dated.

Every Enclave comes with an impressive suite of safety features, including blind-spot monitoring and the nifty Safety Alert Seat, which vibrates the driver's seat when safety aids are triggered. Adaptive cruise control is more widely available through the trim lineup and works pretty well. Even so, we wish Super Cruise was an option. The only blemish on the tech front is the voice controls. Almost every request had to be input multiple times before the system understood. We also experienced a persistent glitch where the voice control system would activate randomly.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? If cargo space is what you need, then the Enclave is your class champion. By the numbers, it has a huge cargo area (23.6 cubic feet) behind the rear seats and a whopping 97.4 cubic feet with all the rows folded. Our test vehicle featured electronically folding third-row seats, which is a nice convenience.

The cabin features a decent amount of small-item storage throughout, with the most usable space probably the two-tier center armrest bin. The bonus storage compartment underneath the shifter is made possible by Buick's fully electronic shifter. There's plenty of room for car seats. And the car seat anchors on either of the captain's chairs are fairly accessible but not as easy to find as they are on some other Buick vehicles.

Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA rates the all-wheel drive Enclave at 20 mpg combined (17 city/25 highway), which is slightly lower than most of its peers. However, it managed 22.4 mpg on our test loop, which is better than some rivals — including the Ford Explorer 2.3T, Dodge Durango and Hyundai Palisade — that have superior fuel economy estimates. However, the Enclave is thirstier on our loop than the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Mazda CX-9, to the tune of roughly 2 mpg.

Value

7/10

Is the Enclave a good value? The Enclave's starting price of around $45,000 is smack dab in the middle between the base price of luxury and non-luxury three-row SUVs. However, it only costs a little more than the mechanically similar Chevrolet Traverse, and the Buick's cleaner design and slightly more upscale materials are worth the upgrade. Our fully loaded 2022 Avenir tester ($61,140) is indeed a nice vehicle, but you can get an almost identically equipped Acura MDX for a couple extra thousand dollars. Overall, the Enclave is neither outrageously priced nor heavy on value.

The four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty is better than average, and the six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty is even more generous. The first scheduled maintenance visit is complimentary.

Wildcard

7.5/10

The Enclave is a bit of a dark horse. It is surprisingly well rounded, with high levels of comfort and a healthy set of standard features. But it doesn't strike us as a vehicle people are aspiring to own, especially not at the asking price — unless you're in the market for a Chevrolet Traverse but want something that looks a bit sharper.

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2022 Buick Enclave trim level differences

The 2022 Buick Enclave is offered in three trims: Essence, Premium and Avenir. All models come with a 3.6-liter V6 engine (310 horsepower, 266 lb-ft) that's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional on all trims. The Enclave can accommodate seven passengers, with the second row featuring two captain's chairs and a three-seat 60/40-split folding bench in the third row. Compare the 2022 Buick Enclave trim levels in-depth.

Which Enclave trim does Edmunds recommend?

The refreshed 2022 Enclave comes with significantly more standard equipment than previous years, and a number of stand-alone and packaged options are available for all trim levels now. As such, there's plenty of value if you stick with the base Essence trim.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$232/mo

$313/mo

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Reliability

The 2022 Buick Enclave has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5, ranks it #25 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average

#25 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$574/yr

vs. $485/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Frequency

1.24x/yr

vs. 1.18x/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Severity

17.4%

vs. 13.5%
for Average Midsize SUV

Recalls

1 recall found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 22V210000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: N212352140
Number of vehicles affected:: 89
Defect Description:: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Defect Consequence:: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 6 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 1 years / unlimited miles

Buick Enclave Reviews

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Best SUV I’ve driven...now own

pjkPA, 06/17/2020

2020 Buick Enclave Preferred 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

This ‘professional’ review cons MPG but I just got a easy 28mpg on a 450 mile trip over mountains to NY ... 310hp .. two people with lots of luggage ... I call that pretty good. I got 23 MPG in a rented new RAV4 last year on same trip. When I hear ‘interior materials’ the red flag goes up that screams .. this reviewer doesn’t know what they are talking about ... I want to hear about …

Luxury at a decent price

Chris, 03/05/2020

2020 Buick Enclave Avenir 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

VERY quiet ride, loaded with technology that I’m still learning about. I love most every thing about it. I discovered 2 shortcomings that were available in my 2009 Enclave: the shade on the panoramic sunroof over the second row is now manual instead of powered; the front passenger window now does not now have auto up and down. The gear shift is a major departure from what was available …

Is Avenir worth it?

amiller, 09/13/2022

2021 Buick Enclave Avenir 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

(Sep 2022) In Aug 2021 I traded a 2017 Enclave Premium for a 2021 Enclave Avenir. The 2017 was a fine car but I am pushing 70 and I wanted the safety features (cameras) of the Avenir. I should've bought the Avenir model the first time but I didn't know what I was missing. I'm a bang-for-the-buck shopper. The 2017 was on sale and now so was the 2021. I never see a foreign-built new car … marked down by $10,000 or $12,000 but GM does. The other cars that I was interested in were new to the market, in high demand, and at full MSRP plus a premium. Subaru Ascent, Toyota Highlander, Nissan Pathfinder, KIA Telluride, etc were absent from the lots -- but Buick had cars and deals. So now I've had 13 months and 12,000 miles to drive the Avenir (I don't like to do reviews right off the sales lot). I took it on a 6,700 mile road trip. I traded from a black exterior to white. No real changes in interior/exterior other than more comfortable front seating (maybe GM improved the plumbing for the air conditioned seats) and a built-in phone charger. I gained the camera rearview mirror as well as front and side and trailer hitch cameras. The suspension is smoother and quieter with the magnetic shocks and there is a sport mode added to the tour and trailer modes. Gas mileage is 24-26/highway and 17-19/city. It's a big car but it doesn't feel that big. (I tested the updated 2022 Buick Envision Avenir-- nice, but a lot less car for the same price.) The lane-keeping assist works well without being as pushy as the 2017 model. Enclaves still have the flimsy, manually retractable sunroof shade. Since I rarely open the sunroof, it doesn't matter anymore. I would have liked AWD but GM doesn't seem to ship very many AWD equipped cars to the sunbelt. UPDATE: This is my second Enclave, the first being a 2018 and, if I remember correctly, it was a Premium model. I upgraded to an Avenir because I wanted the surround camera, camera rear view mirror, massaging seats, and a lighter color. It was marked down about $10,000 from MSRP and was used as a loaner but had less than 2,000 miles on the odometer. After 3 years of ownership it now has 33,000 miles of use. I’ve taken it to the east coast 3 or 4 times and it averages 25-26 mpg on the interstate. Overall it indicates 24 mpg for the 33,000 mi. I always used regular octane fuel. The Enclave has had no mechanical or electrical issues and is very reliable. I get synthetic oil with every change and take the recommended updates that the dealer suggests. The brakes and tires are original. The 3.6L V-6 works. I don’t think I would want the 2L turbo that’s in the newer Enclaves. Even the dealer’s service department doesn’t have too high of an opinion of the 4 cylinder engines, even when it’s mounted in a smaller vehicle. 2 of my neighbors quickly traded in their Cadillac XT-4s because of engine/tranny problems. Comfort wise, the Enclave handles smoothly, is quiet, and comfortable. I like the speed control and the way it holds a set distance behind the vehicle in front. I’ve never gotten in a situation to test the automatic braking to see if it will actually bring the car to a stop to avoid a collision. The interior is roomy and the front seats are comfortable enough. I sat in the middle captain’s seats and noticed that position isn’t as comfortable — the seat itself is OK but there is a motion that is more noticeable back there, and maybe more noise, too. There’s plenty of luggage room, even with the third row being used, which is another reason (besides the engine) why I like the Enclave over its shorter GMC and Cadillac sisters. The Chevy Traverse is the same but I think the Buick is more car for the money. The center console is deep with a removable top tray and I added another tray inside so it stores a lot. The one thing I added was a set of WeatherTech no-drill mudflaps. One difference between the 2018 and 2021 Enclave: GM took out the cabin air ionizer. Maybe they found out it didn’t make a difference but when a builder starts de-contenting a product, it just seems like they’re getting cheap. Now, they’ve gone to cheap engines, Next, it’ll be CVTs.

Great car for the price but some features declined

WTI, 02/04/2020

2020 Buick Enclave Essence 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

Had a 2008 Enclave new. Just bought a 2020 Enclave. Interior items seemed to be diminished somewhat. Rear captains chairs are not as nice. Less standard features this time around. However the engine and transmission is much smoother and better tuned. I got the sport package with 20 inch rims and dark grille. Very nice look and great smooth quiet ride. GM was offering 5 k cash incentive …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Buick Enclave, so we've included reviews for other years of the Enclave since its last redesign.

2022 Enclave Features & Specs

Trim:

Essence

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$42,800
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$232/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Enclave models:

Following Distance Indicator: Uses the radar cruise control system to let the driver know if the Enclave is following the car ahead too closely.
Lane Change and Blind Zone Alert: Alerts drivers of fast-approaching cars in adjacent lanes. Also warns drivers if there's a vehicle in a blind spot.
Safety Alert Seat: Warns the driver of a lane departure or imminent collision by vibrating the seat in the direction of the threat.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat4 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover16.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Acceptable
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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