MYRModel Year Report

2007 Buick Lacrosse

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Buick Lacrosse
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Lacrosse Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2005: 314 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 249 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 189 complaints 2011: 168 complaints 2011 2012: 201 complaints 2013: 127 complaints 2013 2014: 62 complaints 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 46 complaints 2017: 34 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2019
2007: 249 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005314
2006299
2007249
2008250
2009106
2010189
2011168
2012201
2013127
201462
201544
201646
201734
201812
20196

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 47%

47% of complaints: exterior lighting — 118 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20250606

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 71 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20130420

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, 20120607

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, 20250606

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 21 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20210820

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061113 — fuel system, gasoline

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 1-800-

Campaign 06V419000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 249
R 20090223 — steering

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 REPLACEM

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 D

Campaign 09E005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140923 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V355000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160517 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 15V519000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (118 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (71 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V419000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E005000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V355000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V519000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2015 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2006 ◆ 2008

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FAQ

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 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Buick Lacrosse have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.