2009 Buick Enclave steering problems
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Buick Enclave — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Every time I turn right my car turns off. I am able to restart after. I’ve taken it to several mechanic's and no one seems to know the issue. I’ve had my battery change circuits change a tune up and my gas filter changed and the car still doesn’t work.”
filed Aug 15, 2025
“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while reversing at 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized and was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his destination. The contact stated that the failure had…”
filed Oct 20, 2023
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 2009 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.