2008 Buick Enclave steering problems
99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Buick Enclave — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“i was driving fine until i slowed down and tried to turn, the steering wheel was hard to turn and making a grinding noise. it works fine going on the highway. i noticed this was a big issue with the enclave and wondering why this isnt recalled? ive spent enough money on this that i didnt have and…”
filed May 7, 2024
“The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 3-5 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's husband was able to continue driving the vehicle however, extra effort was needed to steer the…”
filed May 10, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Enclave years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Enclave | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Enclave | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 Enclave | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Enclave | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Enclave | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 Enclave | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Enclave | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Enclave | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Enclave | 12 | 7% |
| 2014 Enclave | 11 | 4% |
| 2013 Enclave | 12 | 18% |
| 2012 Enclave | 17 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Buick Enclave
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.