2008 Buick Lacrosse Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 84about this part
- Share
- 34%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,850miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 84 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, 34% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power door locks do not work properly even when using the interior switches. Most of the time, doors must be locked or unlocked manually ! Our 2008 Buick Lacrosse cxl has less than 51,000 miles and should not have this problem. This is a very serious safety issue because I've read that people were trapped/ unable to get out of their Lacrosse when trip was done.”
NHTSA complaint #11244775, filed 2019-08, 50,912 miles“First issue car will shut off driving down the freeway doing 60 70 miles an hour it will just shut off and I have to coast to the side and wait and wait till it starts again very dangerous. Next issue is the airbag light flashes on and off I'm assuming do I do to a pressure sensor in the passenger seat which I have a daughter that sits in the passenger seat and I don't know if the airbag is working or not. …”
NHTSA complaint #11270382, filed 2019-10, 82,000 miles“I just purchased this car last week and I noticed when I hit the lock on the fob, my alarm would sound, but my door looks wouldn't close. So I tried it in my car as well with the locks on the door and nothing. The unlock works perfect by the way (fob & door locks). I manually lock my doors at night and in the morning, the locks will work a few times, and then stop again. Also the doors do not lock when you take the care out of park.”
NHTSA complaint #11281227, filed 2019-11, 100,600 miles“On dec. 18th my wife and I were driving at night going to a christmas party when the low beam headlights went out without warning.I switched to the high beams as they were still functioning. We went the last mile to our destination on the high beams. I turned off the car to see if that would re;set the lights, it did not. We went to the party and came back to the car apx. 3 hours later. …”
NHTSA complaint #10811304, filed 2015-12, 145,000 miles“I have spent the entire summer being stuck at different times of the day and night. I can get in my car and it will not start. The starting disabled/theft deterrent feature pops up on the eic. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership for replacement, key-fob, keys, door handles, and transponder module and it still is causing a problem. What is wrong with this car!?”
NHTSA complaint #10555107, filed 2013-12, 122,649 milesRelated recalls
- 14V355000Jun 23, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Buick Lacrosse 2005–2009, Chevrolet Impala 2006–2014, Cadillac Deville 2000–2005 +3 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 5 | 42% |
| 2017 | 11 | 31% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 | 14 | 22% |
| 2013 | 55 | 42% |
| 2012 | 62 | 30% |
| 2011 | 32 | 19% |
| 2010 | 46 | 24% |
| 2009 | 31 | 29% |
| 2008 | 84 | 34% |
| 2007 | 75 | 30% |
| 2006 | 83 | 28% |
| 2005 | 80 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse
77 complaintsExterior lighting
61 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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