Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Buick Lacrosse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Buick Lacrosse has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 48 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
Of the 48 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 48 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Buick LaCrosse has limited data, with 48 owner complaints and 2 recalls. Complaints mostly involve the steering, powertrain, and air bags. The recalls focus on airbag issues, which is critical. Hence, the rating is average due to potential airbag problems and some steering concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $700–$2,000 | occasional |
| Air bags | Unknown | $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 service
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotations
- Cabin air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive steering
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
- Braking issues
- Engine stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Buick Lacrosse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.