2015–2019 · 5 model years · 12 recalls

Buick LaCrosse problems by year

We don't rate the Buick LaCrosse yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (64). Owners complain most about electrical system. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Electrical system26
Steering25
Transmission & drivetrain19
Driver-assist & stability18
Airbags & seat belts17
Engine & cooling12

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2019.

Every Buick LaCrosse year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2019 LaCrosseNot rated yet9229
2018 LaCrosseNot rated yet19329
2017 LaCrosseNot rated yet46225
2016 LaCrosseNot rated yet64228
2015 LaCrosseNot rated yet54328

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Buick LaCrosse problems?

Owners complain most about electrical system, steering, transmission & drivetrain.

Which Buick LaCrosse year has the most recalls?

The 2018, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.