Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Buick Lacrosse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Buick Lacrosse has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 169 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V00F000 Rear Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V764000 Rear Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V447000 Seat Height Adjuster Bolt may Fall out NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V149000 SOFTWARE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 14 complaints
Of the 169 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 169 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Buick LaCrosse has an average reliability rating based on four recalls and 169 owner complaints. Most complaints focus on electrical systems and engines, with additional issues in suspension and power train. Recall campaigns further suggest some potential reliability concerns. While this vehicle shows some typical weaknesses, overall evidence for frequent severe failures is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | 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 fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system maintenance
- Tire rotation and balance
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires
- Electrical system failures
- Suspension noise
- Brake issues
- HVAC malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.