2012 Buick Enclave for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.3 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.3 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Buick Enclave for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Buick Enclave specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.2 L/100 km | 14.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.3 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.07 | $20.31 |
2012 Buick Enclave: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,814 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Buick Enclave
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 132 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (24), structure (24) and air bags (21). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V782000 | 2021-10-07 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. |
| 21V246000 | 2021-04-08 | air bags:critical fasteners | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached. |
| 15V415000 | 2015-06-30 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and... |
| 14V266000 | 2014-05-20 | seat belts | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook... |
| 14V118000 | 2014-03-17 | air bags:side/window | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the... |
| 12V151000 | 2012-04-09 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Buick Enclave
No 2012 Buick Enclave is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2012 Buick Enclave, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
A buyer's checks
There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 132 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, structure and air bags; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Specs, explained
Under the hood: the 3.6L 6-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Expect about 37 litres for every 300 km, going by its 12.3 L/100 km combined rating. For 1,000 km, budget about $190.70 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Who it is for
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
A longer test drive
If the Enclave is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Enclave answers the big questions. Rent the Enclave for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Ready when you are
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Buick Enclave from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Buick Enclave for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Buick Enclave
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Buick Enclave?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Buick Enclave before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Buick Enclave have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Buick Enclave cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3814.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.