2012
Buick Enclave

Starts at:

$42,400

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Available trims

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FWD 4dr Base

Starts at

$36,500

17 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr Convenience

Starts at

$37,420

17 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr Base

Starts at

$38,500

16 City / 22 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr Convenience

Starts at

$39,420

16 City / 22 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr Leather

Starts at

$40,400

17 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr Leather

Starts at

$42,400

16 City / 22 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr Premium

Starts at

$43,765

17 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr Premium

Starts at

$45,765

16 City / 22 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

288-hp V-6

Seats seven or eight

Standard power liftgate

Available AWD

Related to Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia

The good & the bad

The good

Ride comfort

Capable engine

Cabin materials

Roomy first and second rows

Cargo room

The bad

Low cushions for second and third rows

Aging navigation graphics

Large turning circle

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$7,999

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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Buick Enclave base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 5/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4/5
Overall side crash rating: 5/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 5/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

15.5%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

15.5%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

4 years / 50,000 miles

Corrosion

4 years / 50,000 miles

Powertrain

5 years / 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles

Basic

12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)

Dealer certification

172-point inspection

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Most recent

By Carolyn from Round Rock, TX

Owns this car

June 25, 2023

Great car!

Had this car since 2012, not even 100,00 miles yet, in great condition and paid for. Excellent car! Great on trips! If taken care of, would recommend this as a very good buy.

Purchased a New car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Demetrice from Aiken Sc

Used to own this car

November 15, 2022

Buick enclave

Had my car for a month and a half and it caught fire and after looking at all the recalls I need someone to get in contact with me

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does not recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 1.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 2.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Buick Enclave?

The 2012 Buick Enclave is available in 4 trim levels:

Base (2 styles)
Convenience (2 styles)
Leather (2 styles)
Premium (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Buick Enclave?

The 2012 Buick Enclave offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Buick Enclave?

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Is the 2012 Buick Enclave reliable?

The 2012 Buick Enclave has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Buick Enclave owners.

Is the 2012 Buick Enclave a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Buick Enclave. 86.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5

Based on 97 reviews

Comfort: 4.8
Interior: 4.5
Performance: 4.3
Value: 4.2
Exterior: 4.6
Reliability: 4.4

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