Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Buick Lacrosse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Buick Lacrosse has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 63 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 #17V437000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V651000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V317000 Wire Splice may Corrode and Break/FMVSS 114, 118 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V240000 Incorrect Brake Rotors may be Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V092000 Broken Transmission Adjuster Cable/FMVSS 102/114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 5 complaints
Of the 63 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 63 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Buick LaCrosse has an average reliability rating, primarily due to recall issues related to airbags, electrical systems, and braking. While common failures are manageable, these recurring issues suggest the need for consistent monitoring and maintenance to ensure reliability over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| brakes | 50,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| transmission | 70,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | rare |
| airbags | 80,000–100,000 miles | $800–$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 change every 6,000 miles
- Brake pad inspection annually
- Transmission fluid replacement per 50,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 3 years
- Replace air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive steering
- Frequent airbag alerts
- No audible chime on door open
- Delayed gear shifts
- Inconsistent braking response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Buick Lacrosse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.