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2005 Buick Lacrosse Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 315 total for the year
Median mileage
58,015miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 1% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,015 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 was merging onto the nj tpk at 14a heading west, on the road for less than a minute, about 4 feet before merge, heard a clunking noise and my front passenger tire felt flat. I pulled over and called for help. The sunoco DOT came and said tire was good, but rim blew out. When changing original tire to the donut, my original Buick rim, factory equipped, came off in two pieces. I have gone to dealership difeo in jersey city, nj , and was told not a general motor defect not covered under warranty. Union pontiac dealership tells me the same. …”

NHTSA complaint #10205427, filed 2007-10, 30 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the chrome wheels associated with the framing was wearing prematurely on the outside of the two front tires. The dealer was notified where it was diagnosed that the 17-inch chrome a star wheels/framing needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the wheels constantly lost air pressure and 10 to 15 pounds of air had to be placed back into the two front tires due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10839228, filed 2016-03, 116,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201446%
201322%
201252%
201121%
201042%
200821%
200742%
200631%
200521%

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 28, 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