2010 Buick Lacrosse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 278
- 34 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 44 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 13 injuries · 14 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,923
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Buick median
+81
median 197 across 98 Buick records
Vs 2008-2012
+15
median 263 complaints in 666 records
Top component share
16%
Electrical System: 44 complaints
What owners report fails — 2010 Buick Lacrosse
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 44
- ENGINE 44
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 23
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16
- STEERING 16
2 recalls on record for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse
- NHTSA 21V00F000 · 2022 · SUSPENSION:REAR A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 20V764000 · 2021 · SUSPENSION:REAR A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2010 Buick Lacrosse
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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 2010 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 2010 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
NHTSA has 278 consumer complaints on record for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (44 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2010 Buick Lacrosse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Buick Lacrosse?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (44), engine (44), electronic stability control (esc) (23), vehicle speed control (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2010 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.