Certified Pre-Owned: 2012 Buick Enclave

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.

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Combined
12.3 to 13.1 L/100 km
Recalls
6

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Buick Enclave of the 2008 to 2017 generation
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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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

2012 Buick Enclave powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Engine3.6L 6-cylinder3.6L 6-cylinder
DriveFront-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Transmission6-speed automatic6-speed automatic
FuelRegular gasRegular gas
City14.2 L/100 km14.6 L/100 km
Highway10.0 L/100 km10.7 L/100 km
Combined12.3 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km
CO₂291 g/km307 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$19.07$20.31

2012 Buick Enclave: every figure

2012 Buick Enclave figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Displacement3.6 L3.6 L
Cylinders66
MPG city (US)1716
MPG highway (US)2422
MPG combined (US)1918
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)2322
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$3,550US$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.
2012 Buick Enclave recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
21V7820002021-10-07air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleGeneral 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.
21V2460002021-04-08air bags:critical fastenersGeneral 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.
15V4150002015-06-30structure:body:hatchback/liftgateGeneral 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...
14V2660002014-05-20seat beltsGeneral 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...
14V1180002014-03-17air bags:side/windowGeneral 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...
12V1510002012-04-09visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkagesGENERAL 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.

The 2012 Buick Enclave: before you buy

No 2012 Buick Enclave is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 2012 Buick Enclave before buying one.

Before you sign for the Enclave

Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.

The figures, translated

The powertrain to know here is the 3.6L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Combined fuel use is 12.3 L/100 km: about 37 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $19.07, and a 300 km weekend about $57.21. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.

Living with the Enclave

It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.

Rent it for a week first

Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Picking a year and a trim

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.

What it costs to run

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.07 in fuel.

One more step

Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.

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.

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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.