Worst Complaints About the Buick LaCrosse

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LaCrosse owners are having the most trouble with the interior (17%), engine (16%), and the lights (16%). We've listed the most common owner complaints below. The full list is available on CarComplaints.com.

  1. Engine Light Comes On 6 complaints at an average of 27,558 miles in the 2011 Buick LaCrosse.
  2. Transmission Slipping 4 complaints at an average of 101,000 miles in the 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
  3. Air Bag Light On/off While Driving 6 complaints at an average of 62,234 miles in the 2008 Buick LaCrosse.

What's Wrong with the LaCrosse?

Watch out for the 2nd generation's (2010–2016) 9.81 PainRank™, which is the worst of 3 generations.

Generation Model Years Reliability Complaints PainRank (?)
3rd Gen LaCrosse 2017–2019
2 0.5
2nd Gen LaCrosse 2010–2016
135 9.81
1st Gen LaCrosse 2005–2009
166 7.42

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