2008 Buick Lacrosse Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,167miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, 2% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,167 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Unlocked car with key remote. Grabbed driver side door handle and the spring action handle came right out of the door. Lock still in door, however handle is broken and is no longer attached to the lock. Unable to be used.”
NHTSA complaint #10519999, filed 2013-06, 47,334 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that all four of the doors became inoperable when she attempted to use the key fob. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 09/18/15 updated 11/22/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10734120, filed 2015-07, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle was not equipped with a manual release mechanism for accessing the trunk. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 500 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10440839, filed 2011-12, 500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 16 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse
84 complaintsAir bags
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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