Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Buick Lacrosse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Buick Lacrosse has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 189 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V00F000 Rear Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V764000 Rear Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 46 complaints
- Engine 44 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 23 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints
Of the 189 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 189 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With 189 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns, the 2010 Buick Lacrosse shows an average reliability. The complaints mainly involve the electrical system and engine, indicating some typical issues, but the recall campaigns are limited to the suspension. Overall, the data presents a mixed but not alarming picture, pointing to an average cost of ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Electronic stability control | 90,000–120,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | occasional |
| Vehicle speed control | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| Steering | 90,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | 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 balancing
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery checks and replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Engine rough idling
- ESC warning lights
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unresponsive throttle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.