2007 Buick Lacrosse Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · 250 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Lacrosse years
Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 15 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 250 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Buick Lacrosse. That ranks 3rd out of 15 Lacrosse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (125 complaints, 50%), typically at around 79,856 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 18 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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BUICK LACROSSE FOURTH GENERATION China. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Buick Lacrosse problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting125 · ~79,856 mi
Electrical System75 · ~78,250 mi
Steering22 · ~60,000 mi
Air Bags18 · ~48,000 mi
Power Train10 · ~51,000 mi
Engine9 · ~77,913 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling7 · ~49,378 mi
Service Brakes7 · ~60,000 mi
Suspension7 · ~79,000 mi
Structure6 · ~65,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting problems12550%79,856“low beam” (40%)—
Electrical System problems7530%78,250“low beam” (27%)—
Steering229%60,000——
Air Bags187%48,000——
Power Train104%51,000——
Engine94%77,913——
Engine and Engine Cooling73%49,378——
Service Brakes73%60,000——
Suspension73%79,000——
Structure62%65,500——
Tires62%28,000——
Unknown or Other52%25,251——
Visibility52%52,700——
Wheels42%48,000——
Visibility/wiper31%61,650——
Equipment21%105,300——
Fuel/propulsion System21%46,000——
Latches/locks/linkages21%91,500——
Seat Belts21%35,000——
Seats21%64,350——
Fuel System, Gasoline10%35,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10%30——
Traction Control System10%46,000——
Vehicle Speed Control10%23,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 86 complaints
2007: 102007102008: 662009: 6200962010: 882011: 6201162012: 10102013: 132013132014: 46462015: 862015862016: 37372017: 5201752018: 442019: 1201912020: 112021: 3202132022: 112023: 2202322025: 332026: 220262

n = 250 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Buick Lacrosse recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Exterior lighting:headlightsAug 14, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V519000 · 429,170 vehicles

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.

Electrical system:ignitionJun 23, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V355000 · 3,141,731 vehicles

Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

Fuel system, gasoline:storageOct 31, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V419000 · 1,602 vehicles

Problem: On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.

Risk: With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Loss of Headlights (RQ17002) — opened Apr 24, 2017, closed Mar 29, 2021.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the vents and the headlights were inoperative. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact exited the vehicle and…

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755473

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The mileage at the time of the purchase was 77,000. It was later discovered that the actual mileage was 131,000. The Carfax Report mileage was not…

Electrical System · received Feb 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11716988

Car refuses to relearn the app sensor. Throttle body and sensor is good, always changed the EVAP Purge valve. Still throwing codes and reduce engine speed stays on..

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 23, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11695165

Unkown

Unknown or Other · received Aug 28, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11683554

Low beam headlights randomly turn off while driving at night and day. Causing not to be able to see the roadway at all. Very dangerous!!! They give no warning at all. Only the low beams do this. Bright lights are not affected. There was a recall for this issue but they said my car was not affected…

Electrical System · received Jun 6, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11665215

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Lacrosse?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 125 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Buick Lacrosse?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Buick Lacrosse a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lacrosse model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.