2015 Buick Encore Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

27Steering complaints

22%Of all 123 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 24.4%

ENGINE28 · 22.8%

STEERING27 · 22%

SERVICE BRAKES20 · 16.3%

AIR BAGS16 · 13%

Share of the 123 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Buick Encore overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist and became firm. The power…”NHTSA complaint 11516683 — filed 04/12/2023

“The car stopped having power steering and went into limp mode while I was turning into a school and then stalled.”NHTSA complaint 11475054 — filed 07/21/2022

“while driving, the check engine light came on, traction assist light and then the car lost power steering. Very scary.”NHTSA complaint 11465711 — filed 05/23/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Buick Encore have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Buick Encore: 27 of 123 complaints on file (22%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Buick Encore have in total?

123 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.