2008 Buick Lacrosse Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, 6% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,500 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.
“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“I have more then one issue. First important issue. While driving down a state road with a peed limit of 50 at 50 MPH. My car lost power check engine light came on and the warning light says engine reduced power all acceleration was lost was able to drive at about 30 and was close to a repair shop so got ther they diagnosed a throttle seal. Fixed and repaired december 30, 2016. 6/14/2017 while driving at 35 MPH the same thing happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995303, filed 2017-06, 48,800 miles“I write to lodge a safety complaint on GM. This public safety issue centers on the detachment of the rear spoiler while operating my 2008 Buick Lacrosse, my argument is that engineers, both licensed and unlicensed, are employed by vehicle manufacturing corporations. They are engaged in the process of manufacturing vehicles that are place into operation on our nation's highways. Their work directly affects public health and safety as much, if not more than their licensed colleagues in consulting engineering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10978809, filed 2017-04, 73,000 miles“The front headlights and running lights just go off for no reason. When driving home on night the headlights went off for no reason. The nest day, they worked. They continue to work, but the night they went out was very disturbing. The vehicle was in motion, on state hgwy, getting ready to turn to the right.”
NHTSA complaint #11389290, filed 2021-01, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 43% |
| 2018 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 9 | 14% |
| 2013 | 9 | 7% |
| 2012 | 19 | 9% |
| 2011 | 13 | 8% |
| 2010 | 13 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse
84 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsExterior lighting
61 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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