Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Buick Lacrosse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Buick Lacrosse has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 250 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V519000 Headlamps may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V419000 FUEL TANK ADHESIVE LAYER MISSING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 125 complaints
- Electrical System 75 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
Of the 250 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 18 a fire; across all 250 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Buick LaCrosse exhibits reliability concerns primarily due to headlight and ignition issues, as evidenced by notable recall and complaint data. The vehicle's electrical system is particularly problematic, with a frequency of failure that is well-documented, resulting in elevated repair costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| headlamp driver module | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| ignition system | 40,000-70,000 miles | $200–$450 | common |
| steering knuckle | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| fuel tank | 30,000-60,000 miles | $500–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Headlight dimming or failure
- Difficulty turning the ignition
- Loose or unresponsive steering
- Fuel smells near the rear
- Flickering dashboard lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Buick Lacrosse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.