2009 Buick Enclave steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 108 complaints for the 2009 Buick Enclave, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 108 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 101 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 40 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 101 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 buick enclave. The contact stated that while sitting at a complete stop, smoke emitted into the cabin from under the hood. The engine compartment then became engulfed in flames. The fire department was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was discovered that the power steering components had failed and allowed fluid to leak onto the manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact stated that he had to increase the amount of effort in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Buick Enclave
- Engine 43 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints