2007 Buick Lacrosse Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Buick Lacrosse, 4% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“Panel lights began to go out one at a time in 2009. The low beam head lights went out one at a time; when replaced , both went out at the same time. After that both high beams went out at the same time and had to be replaced. The driver's door handle has broken twice in 18 months. The transmission began to slip after that. The driver seat belt light often remained on while seat-belt is connected. While traveling on a wet road I attempted to brake prior to a water puddle when the car slid sideways off the road into a soggy-bog and spun 2.5 times in a circle in app. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643213, filed 2014-10, 57,000 miles“I was getting off of work and as I tried to open my car I noticed the remote wasn't work. As I approached my vehicle I smelled something burnt. Figured it was coming from the alley. I noticed my windshield wipers were up. I manually opened the car and it smelled worse of burnt. Noticed that nothing was working inside my vehicle. I call security to come and help me and as we open the hood it smelled just as bad. We noticed that the fuse box had a melted hole in it. Once it opened several fused were burnt. I have read that several people have had the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734122, filed 2015-07“The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that when vehicle was in a park position on an incline, it failed to shift gears. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,804.”
NHTSA complaint #10701108, filed 2015-03, 21,804 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the contact stated that while the vehicle in park on an incline, the vehicle failed to shift gears. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,804.”
NHTSA complaint #10701115, filed 2015-03, 21,804 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that she exited the vehicle and left the engine powered on when the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a garage. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10564207, filed 2014-02, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
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- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
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- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10237387May 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 25% |
| 2017 | 9 | 25% |
| 2016 | 7 | 15% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 9% |
| 2012 | 24 | 12% |
| 2011 | 19 | 11% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2007 Buick Lacrosse
125 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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