DecodedCars2025 Buick Enclave
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 20 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- 207.5 in
- Curb weight
- 4,733 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 15 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Buick Enclave is a standard SUV offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 208 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,733 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway), 10% better than the 2025 standard SUV average of 21 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
What changed for 2025
- New body dimensions: 3.2 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Enclave →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Lansing, Michigan
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2025 Enclave configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 207.5 in | 79.5 in | 70.9 in | 120.9 in | 67.3 / 66.9 in | 4,733 lb | 56/44 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | +10% | $2,900 | 387 |
| Enclave AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | +6% | $3,200 | 422 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Buick Enclave SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 18.5% |
| 2025 Buick Enclave SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 17.4% |
Similar 2025 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Buick Enclave (this car) | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 22 |
| 2025 Ford Expedition | 19 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2025 Honda Pilot | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2025 Toyota Sequoia | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2025 Nissan Armada | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Buick Enclave.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Buick Enclave is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Buick Enclave buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Service Brakes — 12 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Electrical System — 8 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 4 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 14,300 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Buick Enclave. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Enclave years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Enclave | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Enclave | 22 | 207.5 in | Not rated | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 Enclave | 21 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 Enclave | 21 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 22 |
| 2022 Enclave | 21 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 14 |
| 2021 Enclave | 21 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 26 |
| 2020 Enclave | 21 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 61 |
| 2019 Enclave | 21 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 44 |
| 2018 Enclave | 21 | 204.3 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 66 |
| 2017 Enclave | 18 | 202 in | Not rated | 3 | 179 |
| 2016 Enclave | 18 | 202 in | Not rated | 4 | 141 |
| 2015 Enclave | 19 | 202 in | Not rated | 5 | 171 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →