Buick Lacrosse years to avoid
More than twice the Lacrosse's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Buick Lacrosse years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Buick Lacrosse complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Buick Lacrosse problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical593
- Lights499
- Engine258
- Airbags253
- Steering229
- Suspension143
- Transmission141
- Brakes140
- Driver assistance93
- Acceleration91
- Visibility72
- Body65
Most reported problems on the Buick Lacrosse
Headlights 433Stalling 147Airbag light 138Loss of power 103Harsh shifting 21
Buick Lacrosse problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 95 | 7 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 94 | 12 | Electrical | 26,600 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 91 | 36 | Electrical | 16,800 | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 84 | 48 | Steering | 40,000 | 2 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 84 | 44 | Steering | 25,000 | 3 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 80 | 63 | Electrical | 40,000 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 71 | 130 | Electrical | 59,000 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2012 | 55 | 206 | Electrical | 55,000 | 5 | 10 | |
| 2011 | 61 | 169 | Engine | 51,542 | 4 | 15 | |
| 2010 | 61 | 189 | Engine | 55,430 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2009 | 79 | 106 | Lights | 55,012 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 51 | 251 | Electrical | 53,718 | 2 | 12 | |
| 2007 | 50 | 250 | Lights | 67,300 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2006 | 43 | 300 | Lights | 78,246 | 3 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 41 | 315 | Lights | 65,000 | 4 | 7 | Avoid |
Recalls 24
Buick Lacrosse warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Buick Lacrosse
What years of the Buick Lacrosse should you avoid?
2005 and 2006. Each has more than twice the Buick Lacrosse's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2005 alone has 315, mostly about lights and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Buick Lacrosse?
2017, 2015 and 2016 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (36, 44 and 48).
What is the most common problem with the Buick Lacrosse?
Electrical, with 593 complaints across all years, followed by lights (499) and engine (258).
How many recalls does the Buick Lacrosse have?
24 recalls between 2005 and 2019. The 2014 model year has the most, with 5.
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