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Buick LaCrosse: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 15 model years of the Buick LaCrosse on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about steering). 2014 has the most recall campaigns (5).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2019 2 6 0 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23 MPG
2018 3 12 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23 MPG
2017 2 36 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23 MPG
2016 2 40 5 STEERING 20 MPG
2015 3 40 4 STEERING 20 MPG
2014 5 40 3 STEERING 20 MPG
2013 5 40 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 MPG
2012 5 40 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21 MPG
2011 4 40 4 SUSPENSION 20 MPG
2010 0 40 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 MPG
2009 0 40 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21 MPG
2008 0 40 2 AIR BAGS 20 MPG
2007 0 40 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20 MPG
2006 4 40 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20 MPG
2005 5 40 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Buick LaCrosse

Questions

Which Buick LaCrosse year has the most complaints?
Of 15 model years of the Buick LaCrosse on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about steering).
Which Buick LaCrosse year has the most recalls?
2014 has the most recall campaigns (5).
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.