MYRModel Year Report

2010 Buick Lacrosse

● Typical for this model
2010 Buick Lacrosse
RENDERED 2026-11-01T18:23:49.448Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
189
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 250 complaints 2007 2008: 251 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2010: 189 complaints 2010 189 2011: 169 complaints 2012: 206 complaints 2013: 130 complaints 2013 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 48 complaints 2017: 36 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019
2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2006 2007: 250 complaints 2007 2008: 251 complaints 2008 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 189 complaints 2010 189 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 206 complaints 2012 2013: 130 complaints 2013 2014: 63 complaints 2014 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 48 complaints 2016 2017: 36 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019
2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2006 2007: 250 complaints 2007 2008: 251 complaints 2008 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 189 complaints 2010 189 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 206 complaints 2012 2013: 130 complaints 2013 2014: 63 complaints 2014 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 48 complaints 2016 2017: 36 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019

2010: 189 complaints

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YearComplaints
2005315
2006299
2007250
2008251
2009106
2010189
2011169
2012206
2013130
201463
201544
201648
201736
201812
20197

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

24% · 46 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIRE
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I moved my car out of the driveway so my neighbor could plow our driveway. He said he smelled something.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-15

Also filed under Engine

The car continues to have serious engine issues. I keep getting a service Stability track and Engine Power Reduced warning. It has happened to me on the expressway and the car will not accelerate past 20 miles per hour.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-05

I have known issues w/my 2010 Buick lacrosse CXL ABS light on

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-24

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Engine

23% · 44 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Sold a lemon car by drivetime financed through bridgecrest financial LLC I purchased the car 12/22/2016 and have been reporting problems since I drove off the lot. I live beyond 300 miles of the location where I purchased the…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-26

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that moments after parking the vehicle in a garage, the front end caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-25

Electronic stability control (esc)

12% · 23 reports

Vehicle speed control

9% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Steering

9% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing pump.

CRASHINJURY
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Lost steering on my 2007 Buick Lacrosse on the highway while taken a sharp turn the steering would not turn which resulted in a high speed crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-11-22

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2021-08-19Suspension20V764000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2022-01-27Suspension21V00F000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 46 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V764000 · Suspension
  • Recall 21V00F000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Buick Lacrosse is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Buick Lacrosse?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Buick Lacrosse have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.