2016 Buick Lacrosse steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Buick Lacrosse — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving down the road goin around 45 mph all of a sudden my steering wheel got so stiff I could hardly steer the car off the road and out of traffic. I didn't hit anything, my power steering just stopped. I put the car into park and turned off the ignition after a few minutes I started it…”
filed May 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that occasionally while his wife was driving in rainy or snowy conditions, the check power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after it had stopped raining or snowing, the vehicle regained power steering…”
filed Apr 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Lacrosse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lacrosse | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 12 | 27% |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 12 | 19% |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 24 | 19% |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 24 | 12% |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 12 | 7% |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 22 | 9% |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 26 | 9% |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 51 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Buick Lacrosse
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.