2006 Buick Lacrosse Steering Problems

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

23Steering complaints

7.7%Of all 299 complaints

#4Most-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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING146 · 48.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM78 · 26.1%

AIR BAGS28 · 9.4%

STEERING23 · 7.7%

SUSPENSION9 · 3%

Share of the 299 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Buick Lacrosse overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER CONTROL FUNCTION FOR THE DOORS FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10672563 — filed 01/14/2015

“I CAN HEAR A STRANGE NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I AM NOT GOING FAST. IT SEEMS TO MAKE…”NHTSA complaint 10596507 — filed 06/05/2014

“WE BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A PRIVATE PARTY IN OCT. OF 2013. WE HAVE NOTICED A SOUND WHEN WE TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SOUNDS LIKE…”NHTSA complaint 10587670 — filed 05/11/2014

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

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Buick Lacrosse have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Buick Lacrosse: 23 of 299 complaints on file (7.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Buick Lacrosse have in total?

299 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 16 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.