2005 Buick Lacrosse Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 5% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Both outside door handles on left driver side and back passenger side have fallen apart when opened. Each occurrences has happened at different times. About a year apart. My concern is what if there was an accident with children in the back seat and I was unable to open the door. Same with the driver side. I have been driving 65 years and never had door handles fall apart. (more cheap quality we pay for). This can't be happening to just me!!”
NHTSA complaint #10641520, filed 2014-10, 58,000 miles“I was on my way back home which is rochester, ny. I was coming from porsmouth, va. From burying my mother which she pass on june 3, 2014. I had a car accident on june 22, 2014. A car was coming over into my lane from the left lane cut me short, I tried not to hit the car turn my car to the right but the car hit my car and made my car go out of control went to the left and hit the center concrete barrier with the left front portion of my car, then I veered across both lanes and struck the east rock embankment before my car coming to rest in the left lane of travel facing north. …”
NHTSA complaint #10638984, filed 2014-09, 97,978 miles“From approx. 60,000 miles drivers door would stick in the locked position regardless of lock solenoid actuation. Cycling door lock solenoid several to many times usually loosened it up, however, at 80,000 miles it stuck for 3 days. Dealer that replaced the mechanism advised that when the door unlocks, there is a metal gear in the door lock mechanism that engages a plastic gear that moves to engage the door handles (in & out) so when you pull on either handle the door opens. So, when the plastic gear wears out, your done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604347, filed 2014-06, 60,000 miles“Consumer noticed a soft spot located on the vehicle trunk lid. Took vehicle to the dealer. The dealer took consumer to inspect several other vehicles which had the same problem. Dealer informed the consumer that was the normal characteristic of that vehicle. Trunk lid made noise when the consumer touched it. The consumer wants mfg. To check car to be sure it's safe in case of a rear ended crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10117063, filed 2005-04, 170 miles“2005 Buick Lacrosse chrome strip that lies across the width of the dashboard causes a glare which can be blinding.***no answer required*** the problem occurs for both the driver and front passenger. There were reflections at all times of the day due to the severe slope and or angle of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10130207, filed 2005-09, 9,192 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 16 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
82 complaintsElectrical system
80 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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