Buick ENCORE steering problems
62 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
598 owner complaints analyzed
13 distinct recall campaigns
32,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 to 2022 model years. Data snapshot: . 312 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
62 of 598 complaints match this topic (10.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10576467 · 2014-04-01 (April 1, 2014)
I WAS DRIVING A BUICK ENCORE, RENTAL CAR, AND AFTER USING THE WIPERS, MY HAND TOUCHED THE IGNITION KEY (BARELY TOUCHED IT) AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. I MANAGED TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT IT INTO PARK TO RESTART THE CAR. I RETURNED IT TO THE RENTAL PLACE RIGHT AWAY AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10576467 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10671754 · 2015-01-12 (January 12, 2015)
WAS MAKING A TURN FROM A SIDE STREET AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPOT NEAR THE CORNER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RE-START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP UPDATED STEERING WHEEL CODES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 16,948 miles reported. Look up ODI 10671754 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11450944 · 2022-02-08 (February 8, 2022)
Arked my car started back up power steering malfunctioned. Took to dealer they said gears striped on electronic assist. Front axle needs to be replaced a d there are no parts available unknown when any will be. It has been sitting at the dealer since. Lafontaine of highland mi.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11450944 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11595246 · 2024-06-19 (June 19, 2024)
On two occasions, there was a loss of steering assist while making a 90 degree right turn at an intersection. After forcing the steering wheel back straight, steering assist resumed. The vehicle can be made available for inspection. No warning lamps illuminated. Contacted Buick customer assistance. 2015 Buick Encore has a recall for loss of steering assist, but 2014 model is not included.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11595246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10764675 · 2015-09-17 (September 17, 2015)
DRIVING ABOUT 45-50 MPH AND THE CAR SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL POWER TURNED OFF, AND THE DASH BOARD SCREEN WAS BLACK. I THEN TURN THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MAIN DRIVING ROAD.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10764675 at NHTSA ↗