2008 Buick Lacrosse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 343
- 9 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 76 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 9 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,529
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Buick median
+146
median 197 across 98 Buick records
Vs 2006-2010
+71
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
22%
Electrical System: 76 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Buick Lacrosse
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 76
- AIR BAGS 75
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 58
- ENGINE 17
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
2 recalls on record for the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
NHTSA has 343 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (76 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Buick Lacrosse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Buick Lacrosse?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (76), air bags (75), exterior lighting (58), engine (17). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 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.