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2017 Buick LaCrosse: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 46 complaints about the 2017 Buick LaCrosse with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

Owner complaints

46

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

2

on record

Fuel economy

25 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,160

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Electrical system11
Transmission & drivetrain9
Engine & cooling5
Driver-assist & stability5

Engines and fuel economy

VersionDriveCombined
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LFront-Wheel Drive25 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 LAll-Wheel Drive23 mpg

Recalls

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Other years of the Buick LaCrosse

YearReliability
2019Not rated yet
2018Not rated yet
2017Not rated yet
2016Not rated yet
2015Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2017 Buick LaCrosse have?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (11), transmission & drivetrain (9), engine & cooling (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2017 Buick LaCrosse have?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Buick LaCrosse get?

Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.