2008 Buick Lacrosse Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, 2% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“Could not understand why my 2008 Buick Lacrosse could not handle low speed snow and ice issues without my rear end swaying. I replaced the all the tires and still had issues withrear swaying on snow and ice over 30 miles per hour.”
NHTSA complaint #10395807, filed 2011-04, 74,000 miles“Replaced power steering rack and pinion 2 times,replaced frame bushing,replaced stabilizer shaft link,replaced worn front sway bar end links,replaced intermediate steering shaft,replaced left front strut,retorqued suspension bolts and lubricated bushings.”
NHTSA complaint #10327744, filed 2010-04, 5,859 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenance, it was diagnosed that the front end sway bar was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 11/19/15 updated 11/14/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10733670, filed 2015-07, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 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.
- 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…
- 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.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This 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.
- 10195128Apr 9, 2021This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 10188403Jan 29, 2021This 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.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 27 | 21% |
| 2012 | 31 | 15% |
| 2011 | 27 | 16% |
| 2010 | 14 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 4% |
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 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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