Buick Enclave vs Ford Flex
This page compares the Buick Enclave and the Ford Flex across the 10 model years both appear in our data (2010–2019). Both are classed as SUV on this site. Both average about 23 mpg (UK) on their most efficient configurations. NHTSA lists fewer recall campaigns per model year for the Ford Flex (3.3 against 4.2), though campaign counts depend on how long each model has been on sale and how many variants share a campaign.
Head-to-Head: 2010–2019
| Measure | Buick Enclave | Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Average best-configuration economy (mpg, UK) | 23 | 23 |
| Average CO₂ (g/km) | 289 | 285 |
| Average estimated annual fuel cost (US EPA) | $3,510 | $3,470 |
| Average recall campaigns per model year | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Average owner complaints per model year | 158 | 174 |
| Engine options across these years | 1 | 2 |
Year by Year
| Year | Buick Enclave MPG (UK) | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints | Ford Flex MPG (UK) | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23 | — | 6 | 275 | 24 | — | 1 | 139 |
| 2011 | 23 | 5★ | 6 | 212 | 23 | — | 2 | 144 |
| 2012 | 23 | 5★ | 6 | 132 | 23 | — | 2 | 64 |
| 2013 | 23 | 5★ | 4 | 70 | 24 | — | 6 | 580 |
| 2014 | 23 | 5★ | 7 | 292 | 24 | — | 4 | 249 |
| 2015 | 23 | 5★ | 5 | 171 | 24 | — | 4 | 110 |
| 2016 | 22 | 5★ | 4 | 141 | 23 | — | 3 | 98 |
| 2017 | 22 | 5★ | 3 | 179 | 23 | — | 4 | 42 |
| 2018 | 25 | 5★ | 0 | 65 | 23 | — | 3 | 67 |
| 2019 | 25 | 5★ | 1 | 42 | 23 | — | 4 | 252 |
MPG is each model year's most efficient configuration (US EPA, converted to UK mpg). Recalls and complaints are NHTSA counts as of 6 October 2026; complaints are unverified owner reports and rise with sales volume. See each model's full history: Buick Enclave · Ford Flex.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Buick Enclave or the Ford Flex?
Both average about 23 mpg (UK) on their most efficient configurations. Figures are the US EPA combined result converted to UK mpg, averaged over the shared model years; individual engines and years differ, so check the year pages for the exact car.
Which has more recalls and owner complaints?
Per model year, the Buick Enclave averages 4.2 recall campaigns and 158 owner complaints; the Ford Flex averages 3.3 and 174. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports and rise with sales volume, so use them as a pointer for what to inspect, not as a reliability ranking.
Where do these comparison figures come from?
Fuel economy, CO₂ and interior volume come from the US EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; ratings, recalls and complaints come from NHTSA. Only model years where both cars have data are compared.
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