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2011 Buick Lacrosse Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 169 total for the year
Median mileage
9,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse, 1% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,400 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 2011 Buick Lacrosse. While driving 35 MPH, the trunk opened independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continuously recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,400. Updated 08/17/16 the consumer stated the truck popped open while the vehicle was sitting in the driveway and in the parking lot, at his job. Updated 10/25/16.”

NHTSA complaint #10786174, filed 2015-10, 9,400 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201612%
201221%
201111%
200911%
2008146%
200721%
200631%
200562%

Other parts of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse

Electrical system
32 complaints
Engine
30 complaints
Suspension
27 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology