Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Buick Lacrosse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Buick Lacrosse has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 251 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 85 complaints
- Air Bags 77 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 62 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 14 complaints
- Steering 14 complaints
Of the 251 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 251 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Buick LaCrosse has 250 owner complaints and two recalls, mostly focused on electrical and airbag issues. The headlamp driver module overheating and ignition system flaws affecting airbags are notable. Limited data suggests some commonality in electrical systems and airbags issues, but overall evidence is not extensive enough for a stronger rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$400 | 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
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Coolant flush and refill
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dim or non-working headlights
- Airbag warning light
- Ignition system issues
- Erratic engine behavior
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.