2014 Buick Lacrosse
This year had at least 30% fewer 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 314 |
| 2006 | 299 |
| 2007 | 249 |
| 2008 | 250 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 189 |
| 2011 | 168 |
| 2012 | 201 |
| 2013 | 127 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
18% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.
18% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.
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I got locked in the car and couldn't get out for about 4 minutes. I had the key with me, it wouldn't start or unlock the doors or roll down the windows.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241016
13% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
WAS IN A ACCIDENT 2/16 SPEED LIMIT 40 DRIVING ON CITY STREET. CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF THE RD AND STARTED BACKING UP TRIED TO AVOID COLLISION AND STILL HAD IMPACT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190319
REAR ENDED IN AN ACCIDENT & MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
NHTSA ODI report, 20181208
10% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
WAS IN A ACCIDENT 2/16 SPEED LIMIT 40 DRIVING ON CITY STREET. CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF THE RD AND STARTED BACKING UP TRIED TO AVOID COLLISION AND STILL HAD IMPACT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190319
8% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 5 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014.
Campaign 14V092000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014.
Campaign 14V240000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 1, 2013.
Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will inspect the driver door window motor harness, and replace the electrical splice, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
Campaign 14V317000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.
Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.
Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2014 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 14V092000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V240000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V317000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V437000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Buick Lacrosse is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Lacrosse?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Lacrosse have?
5 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.