2009 Buick Lacrosse Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,668miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Buick Lacrosse, 2% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,668 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lacrosse. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear door lock actuator and motor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 07/13/16 the consumer stated the lettering/decals had worn off the control panel. The dealer replaced the control head. The consumer stated it has since happened again. Updated 09/22/16.”
NHTSA complaint #10870962, filed 2016-05, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to open from the inside. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power distribution center the (pdc) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,337.”
NHTSA complaint #10744726, filed 2015-07, 81,337 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 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…
- 10213768Jan 27, 2022This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
- 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 2009 Buick Lacrosse
47 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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