2013 Buick Lacrosse Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

24Steering complaints

18.9%Of all 127 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM49 · 38.6%

ENGINE30 · 23.6%

SUSPENSION27 · 21.3%

STEERING24 · 18.9%

POWER TRAIN11 · 8.7%

Share of the 127 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Buick Lacrosse overview page.

What owners report

“ON 8-6-2020, (ABOUT 11 AM) WHILE DRIVING (ABOUT 70MPH) NORTH ON I43 IN EASTERN WISCONSIN, AT A POINT NORTH OF SHEBOYGAN, THE MESSAGE 'SERVICE POWER…”NHTSA complaint 11350973 — filed 08/24/2020

“MY CAR CUTS OFF AND GIVES WARNING OF BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE WHEN I SLOW TO STOP AT RED LIGHTS OR TURN IN MY DRIVEWAY…”NHTSA complaint 11350734 — filed 08/22/2020

“WHILE DRIVING AT 75MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. I BARELY MANAGED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE NEXT DAY I STARTED…”NHTSA complaint 11350153 — filed 08/18/2020

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Buick Lacrosse have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Buick Lacrosse: 24 of 127 complaints on file (18.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Buick Lacrosse have in total?

127 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and 1 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 07/12/2026.