2005 Buick Lacrosse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 414
- 5 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 74 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 13 reported crashes · 8 injuries · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,271
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Buick median
+217
median 197 across 98 Buick records
Vs 2003-2007
+134
median 280 complaints in 857 records
Top component share
18%
Exterior Lighting: 74 complaints
What owners report fails — 2005 Buick Lacrosse
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 74
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 69
- STEERING 48
- AIR BAGS 27
- SERVICE BRAKES 13
2 recalls on record for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
- NHTSA 15V519000 · 2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to o
- NHTSA 14V355000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Buick Lacrosse units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
NHTSA has 414 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (74 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Buick Lacrosse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Lacrosse?
Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting (74), electrical system (69), steering (48), air bags (27). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Buick Lacrosse?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.