Buick Lacrosse Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,123 owner complaints and 24 safety recalls on file for the Buick Lacrosse, across 15 model years (2005–2019). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (315). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Buick Lacrosse years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Lacrosse year: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Lacrosse: 315 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2006 Lacrosse: 299 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2008 Lacrosse: 250 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2019 Lacrosse: 7 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2018 Lacrosse: 12 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2017 Lacrosse: 36 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Buick Lacrosse problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 590 | 15 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 493 | 12 | 6 |
| Air Bags problems | 253 | 13 | 41 |
| Steering problems | 228 | 13 | 18 |
| Engine problems | 215 | 15 | 4 |
| Suspension problems | 143 | 12 | 8 |
| Power Train problems | 140 | 14 | 8 |
| Service Brakes problems | 107 | 13 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 91 | 14 | 12 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 78 | 11 | 3 |
| Structure | 65 | 12 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 44 | 13 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 9 | 0 |
| Seats | 40 | 11 | 2 |
| Visibility | 38 | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 34 | 12 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 9 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| Wheels | 28 | 9 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 11 | 6 |
| Tires | 19 | 9 | 1 |
| Equipment | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 9 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Buick Lacrosse problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2013: electrical system (54)
- 2012: electrical system (62)
- 2008: electrical system (84) · air bags (77) · exterior lighting (61)
- 2007: exterior lighting (125) · electrical system (75)
- 2006: exterior lighting (156) · electrical system (83)
- 2005: exterior lighting (82) · electrical system (80) · steering (51)
All Buick Lacrosse model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lacrosse | 7 | 2 | 5★ | Engine | |
| 2018 Lacrosse | 12 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Lacrosse | 36 | 2 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 48 | 2 | 5★ | Steering | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 44 | 3 | 5★ | Steering | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 63 | 5 | 5★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 129 | 5 | 5★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 206 | 5 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 169 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 189 | 2 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 106 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 250 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 250 | 3 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 299 | 3 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 315 | 4 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Lacrosse years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (315), 2006 (299), 2007 (250), 2008 (250) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Lacrosse year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Buick Lacrosse?
Electrical System, with 590 complaints across 15 model years.
How many recalls does the Buick Lacrosse have?
24 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.