Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Buick Lacrosse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Buick Lacrosse has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 130 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 #21V633000 Rear Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V764000 Rear Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V173000 Hybrid Charging System/Possible Fire or Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V097000 Loss of Engine Braking/FMVSS 102 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 55 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
Of the 130 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 130 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Buick LaCrosse has an average reliability rating due to recurring issues with the electrical system, rear suspension recalls, and moderate engine complaints. Suspensions are the subject of multiple recalls, but these are largely preemptive, while electrical issues and engine concerns are more common but manageable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Rear suspension | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| Engine | 70,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| Steering system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| Transmission system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $600–$3,000 | rare |
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 inspection and service
- Tire rotations
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery consistently low
- Suspension clunks or noises
- Transmission slipping
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.