Buick Lacrosse Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 2,124 consumer complaints across the 15 model years of the Buick Lacrosse (2005–2019) that have at least 5 complaints. 2005 has the most, with 315. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (591 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Lacrosse model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 11,700 | 2 | 696 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 12 | 26,600 | 3 | 992 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 36 | 15,900 | 2 | 1,204 | 8 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2016 | 48 | 40,000 | 2 | 1,241 | 22 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2015 | 44 | 25,000 | 3 | 1,576 | 21 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 63 | 39,915 | 5 | 1,811 | 47 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 130 | 58,999 | 5 | 1,951 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 206 | 54,728 | 5 | 1,830 | 94 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 169 | 51,542 | 4 | 1,642 | 84 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 189 | 55,430 | 2 | 1,589 | 77 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 106 | 55,006 | 2 | 1,038 | 13 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2008 | 250 | 53,504 | 2 | 948 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 250 | 67,300 | 3 | 856 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 299 | 78,246 | 3 | 712 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 315 | 64,511 | 4 | 573 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system591 27%
- Exterior lighting493 22%
- Air bags253 11%
- Steering228 10%
- Engine216 9.8%
- Suspension143 6.5%
- Transmission and drivetrain141 6.4%
- Brakes140 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2016: “Service: power steering drive with care as I turned on my street. As I turned to park the steering wheel was very hard to turn. Went to check power steering fluid, no power steering pump. This vehicle has electric power steering, however fuse #23 is a 10 am fuse but it was good. There is no 80 amp fuse on the battery post. This is a hazard and should be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11390026, filed 2021-01, 11,016 miles2013: “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 the vehicle and the steering returned. The steering has been intermittently going out since I parked it at home. I start the car frequently to keep the battery charged and each time the steering may or may not work.”
NHTSA complaint #11350153, filed 2020-08, 121,000 miles2005: “Within the last few years I have noticed the airbag light has been coming on intermittently, every month or so for a few hours to a day. While at the dealer I was told to bring it back when the light is on. This happens when I start the car to make a trip to a store or other daily drives. The problem is getting to the dealer with it on.”
NHTSA complaint #11331016, filed 2020-06, 90,000 milesOther Buick models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology