MYRModel Year Report

2006 Buick Lacrosse

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Buick Lacrosse
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
299
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

53% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2006 299 2007: 250 complaints 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 189 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 206 complaints 2013: 129 complaints 2013 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 48 complaints 2017: 36 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2019
2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2006 299 2007: 250 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 189 complaints 2010 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 206 complaints 2012 2013: 129 complaints 2013 2014: 63 complaints 2014 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 48 complaints 2016 2017: 36 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2019
2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2006 299 2007: 250 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 189 complaints 2010 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 206 complaints 2012 2013: 129 complaints 2013 2014: 63 complaints 2014 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 48 complaints 2016 2017: 36 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2019

2006: 299 complaints

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YearComplaints
2005315
2006299
2007250
2008250
2009106
2010189
2011169
2012206
2013129
201463
201544
201648
201736
201812
20196

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

53% · 157 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and switch.

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Lights keep going off and on and air bag light is on and transmission problems

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-18

Also filed under Air bags and fuel/propulsion system

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the head lights failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the relay switch burned out the panel box.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-18

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

28% · 83 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and relay.

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Driving at 45MPH, smelled smoke from what appeared to be an electrical fire. Approximately 1/2 mile driving time, the engine and all power cut off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-16

Air bags

13% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

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Vehicle rear-ended at high rate of speed. Impact included rollover. Driver was buckled but seatbelt and/or seat failure and no air bag deployment for either occupant. Serious bodily injury occurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-20

Also filed under Seat belts and seats

Steering

9% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

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Suspension

4% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing wheel bearing and front.

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Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2006Complaint volume 299 complaints filed for this model year.
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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

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    2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 157 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 83 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 38 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V417000 · Air bags
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 15V519000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Buick Lacrosse is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Lacrosse?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Buick Lacrosse have?
4 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.