2006 Buick Lacrosse Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2006 Buick Lacrosse, 52% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 89,600 miles. The words owners use most often: “low beam” (42% of reports).
- 156exterior lighting complaints
- 89,600median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $470typical repair cost reported by owners
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Low beam: mentioned in 66 of 156 complaints (42%)
- High beams: mentioned in 33 of 156 complaints (21%)
- Headlights failed: mentioned in 26 of 156 complaints (17%)
- Included exterior: mentioned in 19 of 156 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the 2006 Buick Lacrosse at $470, and half of them between $170 and $840.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 119 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 156 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury.
Buick Lacrosse exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lacrosse | 1 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 3 | 7% | 5,000 |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 5 | 8% | 16,000 |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 1 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 3 | 1% | 66,000 |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 8 | 4% | 88,000 |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 47 | 44% | 55,000 |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 61 | 24% | 60,500 |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 125 | 50% | 79,856 |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 156 | 52% | 89,600 |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 82 | 26% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the headlights activated, the front driverâs and passengerâs side low-beam headlights intermittently failed to remain illuminated, making it difficult to see the roadway. No warning light was…
The contact owns a 2006 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlamps failed to properly illuminate the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving the headlights became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Buick Lacrosses have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2006 Buick Lacrosse (52% of the 299 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Buick Lacrosse exterior lighting?
Yes: 1 safety recall list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 89,600 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the 2006 Buick Lacrosse?
Owners report a typical cost of $470 (half paid between $170 and $840), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2006 Buick Lacrosse?
The most frequent phrase is “low beam”, in 66 of 156 complaints, followed by “high beams” (33).
Other 2006 Buick Lacrosse problems
See all 2006 Buick Lacrosse problems or exterior lighting problems across all Lacrosse years.