2011 Buick Lacrosse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 243
- 44 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 30 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 27 reported crashes · 19 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,181
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Buick median
+46
median 197 across 98 Buick records
Vs 2009-2013
-30
median 274 complaints in 614 records
Top component share
12%
Engine: 30 complaints
What owners report fails — 2011 Buick Lacrosse
- ENGINE 30
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26
- SUSPENSION 25
- POWER TRAIN 18
- SERVICE BRAKES 17
4 recalls on record for the 2011 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.
- NHTSA 14V447000 · 2014 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of th
- NHTSA 11V149000 · 2011 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTE IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD RES
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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 2011 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 2011 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
NHTSA has 243 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (30 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Buick Lacrosse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Buick Lacrosse?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (30), electrical system (26), suspension (25), power train (18). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 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.