Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Buick Enclave is an all-new large crossover SUV capable of seating up to eight passengers. Power comes courtesy of a 275-horsepower V6.

• Attractive interior design, kid- and adult-friendly seating in all three rows, huge cargo capacity, supple ride quality.

• A few cut-rate materials, some controls are hard to find and use, transmission can be hesitant to downshift.

User Reviews:

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  Serious Reliability Issues - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By SunShine - September 21 - 2:00 am

  I wanted to love this car because it has the features that I needed, and it is my first American built car. Unfortunately, this car has had terrible reliability. The transmission had to be replaced, several rattle and motor sounds had to be fixed, the air conditioner had to be fixed twice already and it still doesnt work, and I just had to be towed, one week after my 50,000 maintenance, because of brake issues. I was on my way to taking my daughter to the hospital! I seriously regret purchasing this car.

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  Buick Enclave - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By donald longest - September 18 - 2:00 am

  This is a great vehicle. The only things to improve is the small rear window and needs more Hp

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  I used to be a GM Fan. - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By Doug G - August 5 - 4:44 pm

  Mine was preowned but practically new when I got it. Great looks and design concept, but disappointing quality. The gears stripped out in the power seat control and was replaced (Im not Fat) The entire steering column was replaced to eliminate a persistent knocking There is a constant rubber- on-rubber squeak when you turn the steering wheel, which the dealer tells me he has brand new Enclaves with the same problem and Buick has no fix a water pump went out last month in cold weather the front end cracks and pops and sounds like the FWD drive train and suspension is flying apart drips oil. Generally speaking, its looks good and is comfortable, but is a typical, poorly built U.S. car

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  Enclave Driving for Almost 2 Years - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By personal - July 4 - 12:45 pm

  I read a blog before we purchased who advised to purchase the back-up camera system due to the blind spots. I took that advise & it was right on. Im about 55" and my complaint is the visor doesnt block the sun when it is on the Drivers side. Lethargic pick- up is my other complaint. There is a lag when slowing down and then gaining acceleration to pass another car. Also a little thing but important to a woman is the hook on the back of the drivers seat is useless.

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  Love My Buick - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By Bing - June 29 - 9:15 am

  My Buick Enclave is best riding vehicle that I have ever had. The Enclave rides so smooth on the Interstate. I like all of the safety features standard on the Enclave. People ask me if I like my Enclave, I tell them no I love my Enclave. Gas mileage in cit could be much better.

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  Nice. But. - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By mhammel - June 29 - 8:11 am

  The Enclave provides a decent ride and comfortable seating for 7 in our configuration. If this vehicle were manufactured by Ford , Id buy another one. The GM experience is awful (and I mean GM, not just the dealer network). For instance, I purchased a very small, boat and wanted to add a trailer hitch. The owners manual indicates that a part has to be changed if a hitch is added and the dealer will take care of it.. Not so. The small part is a the entire fuse panel and to correctly modify the electronics in this car to support towing is so expensive the dealer wouldnt give me a price -theres even a TSB for this but GM has canceled the TSB. OnStar with Bell - no more, gone and more.

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  Transmission problems - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By rowand - June 14 - 11:51 am

  The transmission went on my enclave It only has 97k on it. Have been waiting over 4 wks for repair. Parts still not in! Unacceptable!

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  Tire replacement - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By bob - June 11 - 8:26 pm

  My tires wore prematurely 3/32 at 26k miles dealer offered to buy two and I pay for two 618.00 for two tires so much for G M price matching 208.00 at Belle tire. My question is when I drove it in the dealership my vehicle drove beautifully when I drove out on a test drive it vibrated terribly it has been back six times and still not right. Last visit I was told to drive it 500 miles and come back. Can anybody help I dont have the time and they have driven it 300 miles testing it what is wrong? Thanks help

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  Worst car I ever owned - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By Carol - May 23 - 9:32 pm

  Bought this 2008 Enclave as a Certified Preowned vehicle. Had 51,000 miles at purchase. So far the air conditioner sensor, transmission & Tire sensor have had to be replaced and there was some sort of electrical short that had to be fixed. Gas mileage is about 10 in the city and about 18 on the road. Much less than advertised. They loaned me another 2008 Enclave to drive on vacation because mine was in the shop and the water pump went out in it. Transmission doesnt shift well in low speeds. RPM runs too high. Worst car I ever bought.

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  Electronic Problems - 2008 Buick Enclave
  By OnE - May 15 - 6:23 pm

  During our purchase of our 2008 used Enclave from Gene Messer Ford. The vehicle had several electrical problems that the dealer said was normal and we could pay to have it fixed. Electric window did not operate, electric seat motors were non functional, and the water pump went out right after we got it. Granted it was used with 60000 miles. One would expect the electronics and water pump to at least hit the 100000 mark. I have also noticed some other electrical problems. When the waterpump went out the vehicle gave an overtemp warning and the display showed "shut off engine". We immediately did. Something killed the battery and this made key be locked in the ignition. Sounds like a pro-thef