2007 Buick Lacrosse
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
- 250
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
50% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 250 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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.
Exterior lighting
50% · 126 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
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The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the vents and the headlights were inoperative.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07
Low beam headlights randomly turn off while driving at night and day. Causing not to be able to see the roadway at all. Very dangerous!!! They give no warning at all. Only the low beams do this. Bright lights are not affected.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-06
Also filed under Electrical system and visibility/wiper
Electrical system
30% · 76 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and instrument cluster/panel.
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While driving down the highway one night the low beams suddenly went out. I was force to use the high beams until I could pull over. Inside the car I could smell something burning, something electrical.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-20
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the emergency horn sounded unintendedly and black smoke emitted from underneath the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-07
Steering
9% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
Air bags
7% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.
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At 3:30PM the driver applied the brakes in a line of cars at about 25 MPH. The pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed completely. The car then accellerated independently and struck another car in front. Road was wet, slight grade.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-20
Also filed under Service brakes
We are repairing a 2007 Buick Lacrosse cx for a customer and are unable to complete repairs because GM does not have a driver's side curtain airbag available and apparently does not have any in line to be produced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-09
Power train
4% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
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2007 Buick Lacrosse totaledin transit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-28
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2006-11-13Fuel system, gasoline06V419000 On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on November 13, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet at…
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2007Complaint volume 250 complaints filed for this model year.
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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
2007 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 126 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 76 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V419000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 09E005000 · Steering
- Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V519000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2007 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Buick Lacrosse is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Lacrosse?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 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.