Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Buick Lacrosse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Buick Lacrosse has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 206 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 #13V173000 Hybrid Charging System/Possible Fire or Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V404000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 62 complaints
- Engine 46 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 25 complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
Of the 206 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 206 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse has a moderate number of complaints and five recall campaigns, indicating average reliability. Key issues include electrical and engine components based on complaint data. However, further information on mileage and repair costs is limited, suggesting typical performance for the model year.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| engine | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| suspension | Unknown | $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
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery inspection and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Engine misfiring
- Unusual suspension noise
- Loss of power
- Steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Buick Lacrosse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.