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2005 Buick Lacrosse Seats Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 315 total for the year
Median mileage
86,202miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 1% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,202 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I believe my car is involved in the buy back . I have leather seats and airbag light illuminates intermittently when items are placed on seat. I have to smack the pass seat bottom then a few moments later the light goes off I would like info on my concern due to no replacement parts are available.”

NHTSA complaint #11101940, filed 2018-06, 160,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact's VIN was associated with the recall as of november 25, 2014. The contact stated that the recall remedy was not available. In addition, the contact reported that the front passenger seat sensor would not detect an occupant when the seat was occupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 141,405.”

NHTSA complaint #10766391, filed 2015-09, 141,405 miles

“The contact stated while adjusting the driver seat, it will not adjust enough for a smaller person. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the seats performed as designed. Updated 12/5/2006 -”

NHTSA complaint #10173441, filed 2006-11, 31,000 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201713%
201612%
201332%
201263%
201195%
201032%
200933%
200862%
200721%
200621%
200541%

Other parts of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse

Exterior lighting
82 complaints
Electrical system
80 complaints
Steering
51 complaints
Air bags
34 complaints
Brakes
34 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology