2025 Buick Enclave Safety Ratings

The 2025 Buick Enclave earns a Safety Index of 84/100, a three-point reduction from the 2024 model year's 87/100. Both scores place the vehicle in the Strong band, but the decrease merits a closer look at the underlying data. A notable strength for this new model is its defect record sub-score of 18.25 out of 20, directly reflecting a zero-recall standing. This positive indicator suggests a well-vetted initial release on that front. Crash protection also registers strongly at 63.8 out of 70, primarily supported by a 5-star side impact rating and a 4-star rollover rating. The most significant factor in the overall index decline is the avoidance technology sub-score, which stands at only 2 out of 10. This assessment reflects how NHTSA categorizes the presence and standard-versus-optional status of active safety features, not their real-world performance. Specifically, both forward collision warning and lane departure warning are listed as "Standard and Optional" across various configurations, a status that can depress scores depending on trim-level availability. Owner complaints total 35, with 14 directed at the Service Brakes and 7 concerning Forward Collision Avoidance. While these complaints remain unverified, the concentration of brake-related reports is a pattern to monitor, even though no injuries or fatalities have been alleged in connection with them.