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2008 Buick Enclave Steering Problems

NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Buick Enclave, 18% of all 536 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest steering complaint count among 18 Enclave model years. These complaints report 6 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 74,000 miles.

Steering complaints
99
18% of 536
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
74,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Buick Enclave steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2009, latest Jun 25, 2024.

2008 Buick Enclave steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter122009 Q12011 Q42013 Q32014 Q42016 Q42018 Q42020 Q4
99 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q1 to 2024 Q2; peak 2014 Q2 (12).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Buick Enclave

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Enclave model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200899 (18%)
  2. 2009108 (49%)
  3. 2010126 (46%)
  4. 201141 (19%)
  5. 201217 (13%)
  6. 201312 (17%)
  7. 201411 (4%)
  8. 201512 (7%)
  9. 20163 (2%)
  10. 20172 (1%)
  11. 20182 (3%)
  12. 20193 (7%)
  13. 20203 (5%)
  14. 20211 (4%)
  15. 20220 (0%)
  16. 20231 (5%)
  17. 20241 (14%)
  18. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Buick Enclave have steering problems?
NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Buick Enclave, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,000 miles.
Which Buick Enclave year has the most steering complaints?
The 2010 Buick Enclave has the most steering complaints (126), compared with 99 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Buick Enclave?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Buick Enclave is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.