2009 Buick Enclave Steering Problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2009 Buick Enclave, 49% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering pump” (20% of reports).
- 108steering complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 2%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering pump: mentioned in 22 of 108 complaints (20%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 15 of 108 complaints (14%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 10 of 108 complaints (9%)
- Parking lots: mentioned in 6 of 108 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2009 Buick Enclave at $2,800, and half of them between $2,400 and $3,100.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 101 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 108 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Buick Enclave steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Enclave | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Enclave | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2023 Enclave | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Enclave | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Enclave | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2019 Enclave | 3 | 7% | 72,000 |
| 2018 Enclave | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Enclave | 2 | 1% | 27,200 |
| 2016 Enclave | 3 | 2% | 69,000 |
| 2015 Enclave | 12 | 7% | 75,000 |
| 2014 Enclave | 11 | 4% | 57,000 |
| 2013 Enclave | 12 | 17% | 43,400 |
| 2012 Enclave | 17 | 13% | 59,500 |
| 2011 Enclave | 41 | 19% | 60,441 |
| 2010 Enclave | 126 | 46% | 68,000 |
| 2009 Enclave | 108 | 49% | 70,000 |
| 2008 Enclave | 99 | 18% | 74,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2009 Buick Enclave. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Every time I turn right my car turns off. I am able to restart after. Iâve taken it to several mechanic's and no one seems to know the issue. Iâve had my battery change circuits change a tune up and my gas filter changed and the car still doesnât work.
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…
While driving 65 mph on the hwy, in rush hour traffic my entire steering column came completely out and I lost control of my vehicle causing a 3 car wreck. The only indicator that something was wrong was that just prior to this happening the tilt on my steering wheel came undone 2 times and by the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Buick Enclaves have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about steering for the 2009 Buick Enclave (49% of the 220 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Buick Enclave steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2009 Buick Enclave?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,800 (half paid between $2,400 and $3,100), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2009 Buick Enclave?
The most frequent phrase is “steering pump”, in 22 of 108 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (15).
See all 2009 Buick Enclave problems or steering problems across all Enclave years.