2008 Buick Lacrosse steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Buick Lacrosse — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I submit this complaint on behalf of my senior citizen mother who is 75 years old. My mom had a very scary experience & got locked inside of her buick car for over 1/2 hour & could not unlock any of 4 car doors from inside to escape out of her car. Plus, key would not turn in ignition & car wheel…”
filed Apr 15, 2018
“Tl* the contact owned a 2008 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 30 mph and making a left turn, the power steering and brakes seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a concrete pole, gas meter, and tree; however, the engine continued to rev. The contact had to make…”
filed Jun 29, 2016
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% |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 12 | 26% |
| 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% |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 22 | 9% |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 26 | 9% |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 51 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.