2011 Buick Lacrosse Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,170miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse, 5% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,170 miles. 2 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.
“The posts on the front right and left side restrict visibility to a serious degree. Because of the post on the front right side of the car blocking visibility I have had near misses, and actually caused me to hit a curb and get a flat tire. Other times I haven't seen people on the right side of my car. The post and mirrors size and location makes it a very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10465686, filed 2012-07, 17,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle a few months ago and have had two near misses. Both involving a person as I was turning a corner. The driver has a huge blind spot (14 ) between the windshield and side window glass which intefers with seeing. In addition, this blind spot is close to the driver, making it much worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10438513, filed 2011-12, 6,000 miles“Blind spot warning system (bsws) inoperative que on vehicle multi function information display (mfid), located behind the steering wheel in a 3 x4 area is inadequate. The bsws on this vehicle is very sustainable to road spray during rain events that renders this system inoperative. The issue is in the warning that is displayed to the driver when this occurs. The message displayed is only shown for approximately 5 secs, then is removed without any driver action acknowledgement . No icon is shown to remind drivers of active messages. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486718, filed 2012-12, 1,000 miles“While turning left at a major intersection, car lurched forward and gained speed/momentum while at same time steering wheel became stiff and very difficult to turn & driver could not control the car. Car did not complete the left turn but rather continued driving as if all on its own and crashed into a high curb on right side of car. Air bags did not deploy; front car parts simply crumbled and fell off; suspension was ruined; car tire was punctured along with the tire rim being cracked clear through in a couple of areas. Driver was injured with head injury, cracked rib, and broken rt. Forearm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578613, filed 2014-04, 12,890 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. After several attempts the vehicle restarted. Additionally, the contact was concerned about moisture entering the vehicle from an unknown source. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the throttle body and o2 sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11322067, filed 2020-04, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
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 2011 Buick Lacrosse
32 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsVehicle 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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