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Is the Buick LaCrosse Reliable?

2005–2019 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

55/ 100Fair
33
Total Recalls
878
Owner Complaints
41
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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Buick LaCrosse Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
201925
85
Excellent
2018312
73
Good
2017233
60
Fair
2016244
59
Fair
2015344
53
Fair
2014562
43
Poor
20135126
35
Poor
20125197
43
Poor
20114167
44
Poor
20102188
56
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the LaCrosse Compares to Similar Vehicles

Buick LaCrosse55/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The LaCrosse scores 15 points below the average luxury. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Buick LaCrosse Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
92
SUSPENSION
85
ENGINE
66
STEERING
56
AIR BAGS
40
POWER TRAIN
40

Based on 878 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Buick LaCrosse reliable?+

The Buick LaCrosse scores 55/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 33 recall campaigns and 878 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year LaCrosse is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2019 LaCrosse achieved the highest reliability score of 85/100 with 2 recalls and 5 complaints.

How many miles does a LaCrosse last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Buick LaCrosse owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used LaCrosse will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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Check a Specific Buick LaCrosse VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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