2006 Buick Lacrosse problems
Owners have filed 383 complaints about the 2006 Buick Lacrosse with NHTSA. Exterior lighting accounts for 41% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 21.7%.
Complaints383
Crashes28
Fires11
Injuries26
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Exterior lighting 41.0% · 157
Electrical system 21.7% · 83
Air bags 9.9% · 38
Steering 6.8% · 26
Suspension 2.9% · 11
Engine 2.1% · 8
Power train 1.8% · 7
Service brakes 1.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 28 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire and 26 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Buick Lacrosse in this data, 2006 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 33 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 77,615 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of a recall for the exterior lighting; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 05/06/16 Exterior lighting
2006 Buick Lacrosse safety recall for key ring. *Mw the consumer stated after she returned home from having the recall performed, she discovered one of the keys did not work. *Jb the consumer stated the headlights went out twice, while driving. She received a recall notice regarding the headlights. However, she was informed the parts were not available. Also, the dash lights were inoperative. Updated 11/16/15. Exterior lighting
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam head lights were inoperable. The contact would have to engage the high beams for substantial illumination when driving at night. The dealer attempted to diagnose the failure, but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,800 and the current mileage was 90,000. Exterior lighting · reported at 89,800 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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