2006 Buick Lacrosse Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 299 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,223miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse, 3% of the 299 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,223 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving at 45mph, smelled smoke from what appeared to be an electrical fire. Approximately 1/2 mile driving time, the engine and all power cut off. Got someone to help push the car off road when another person notice there was a fire coming from underneath the engine. Fire department was dispatched but engine was completely engulfed by the time they got there to put out the fire. Police and fire marshall determined fire came from electrical fuse box initially. Car was totaled by insurance.”
NHTSA complaint #10556250, filed 2013-12, 88,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10659947, filed 2014-11, 170,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired the approximate failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10576362, filed 2014-04, 67,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while turning, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rack and pinion and motor mounts were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,446 and the current mileage was 127,289.”
NHTSA complaint #10610705, filed 2014-07, 120,446 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the crank positioning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10537237, filed 2013-08, 128,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 43% |
| 2018 | 4 | 33% |
| 2017 | 5 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 31 | 24% |
| 2012 | 46 | 22% |
| 2011 | 30 | 18% |
| 2010 | 44 | 23% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 17 | 7% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse
156 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Buick Lacrosse
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.
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