2005 Buick Lacrosse Steering Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 35,322 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering column” (35% of reports).
- 51steering complaints
- 35,322median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 19%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 column: mentioned in 18 of 51 complaints (35%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 8 of 51 complaints (16%)
- Intermediate shaft: mentioned in 6 of 51 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Buick Lacrosse steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lacrosse | 1 | 3% | 123,000 |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 12 | 25% | 25,549 |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 12 | 27% | 69,100 |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 12 | 19% | 58,531 |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 24 | 19% | 64,941 |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 24 | 12% | 50,500 |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 12 | 7% | 45,087 |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 17 | 9% | 62,615 |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 1 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 14 | 6% | 72,851 |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 22 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 26 | 9% | 67,500 |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 51 | 16% | 35,322 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse. 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SMART CHEVROLET CADILLAC BUICK GMC (3 SMART DR, WHITE HALL, AR 71602, [redacted])…
While driving the car down the road it will "randomly" shut off. Giving no indication other then dimming lights. Neither the dealership or the garage i went to can explain it. The power steering doesnt work and has almost caused me to crash on the highway and town roads.
My steering seems to be loose way to much play i've tightened a bolt on bottom of steering arm thing twice still is coming loose difficult to steer also seems to be missing rubber or defective prices .will crash can't control car .stability control issues over and over also tc. And air bags are…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Buick Lacrosses have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about steering for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse (16% of the 315 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 2005 Buick Lacrosse steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 35,322 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse?
The most frequent phrase is “steering column”, in 18 of 51 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (8).
Other 2005 Buick Lacrosse problems
See all 2005 Buick Lacrosse problems or steering problems across all Lacrosse years.