2005 Buick Lacrosse
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 315
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 315 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2005 | 315 |
| 2006 | 299 |
| 2007 | 250 |
| 2008 | 250 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 189 |
| 2011 | 169 |
| 2012 | 206 |
| 2013 | 129 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
27% · 84 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.
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Gas. Leaking car smoking and cutting off
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-06
Also filed under Exterior lighting and fuel/propulsion system
Takata recall
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-19
I smell something like burning wires. The transmission light is on. Automatic shifting jerks. I am afraid of being stranded somewhere. I am 70 years old and need my car to be reliable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-26
Also filed under Power train
Exterior lighting
26% · 82 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Steering
16% · 51 reportsMost commonly citing column and hose, piping, and connections.
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I was on my way back home which is rochester, ny. I was coming from porsmouth, va. From burying my mother which she pass on June 3, 2014. I had a car accident on June 22, 2014.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-25
Also filed under Structure
Service brakes
12% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Air bags
11% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
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I was crossing hwy 90 in lake city, fl. I checked both ways and no traffic was coming. As I was going into the mall a car came out of no where and hit me on the passenger side I did not see her hit me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-18
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005Complaint volume 315 complaints filed for this model year.
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2005-04-26Service brakes, hydraulic05V156000 On certain passenger vehicles, the clip that secures the brake pushrod to the brake pedal arm pin could have been bent when it was installed. A bent clip may come off, allowing the brake booster…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new brake pedal push rod bushing and retaining clip and, if the clip was missing, a new brake pedal arm assembly free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2005. Owners…
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2006-11-06Air bags06V417000 Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved.
Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, General Motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated…
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2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…
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2014-09-23Electrical system14V355000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014.
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2016-05-17Exterior lighting15V519000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 84 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 82 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 51 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V156000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06V417000 · Air bags
- Recall 09E005000 · Steering
- Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V519000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2005 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Buick Lacrosse is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Lacrosse?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Lacrosse have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.