Buick Lacrosse vs Honda Civic
For 2005–2019 models, the Honda Civic has 17.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 29.5 for the Buick Lacrosse. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2019), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Buick Lacrosse
29.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.7× the Honda Civic’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,981
- Sold
- 670,947
- Recall campaigns
- 21
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2009. Fewest: 2014–2015 and 2018–2019. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 52,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 61,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 48,822 mi
Honda Civic
17.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
40% fewer than the Buick Lacrosse
- Complaints
- 8,430
- Sold
- 4,770,714
- Recall campaigns
- 35
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2006–2008 and 2016. Fewest: 2005 and 2011. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 40,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 41,000 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 46,600 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 31,307 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Buick Lacrosse or the Honda Civic?
For 2005–2019 models, the Honda Civic has 17.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Buick Lacrosse has 29.5, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Buick Lacrosse?
The most-reported problem on the Buick Lacrosse is body control and other modules, typically around 70,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Civic?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Civic is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 83,000 miles.
Which Buick Lacrosse and Honda Civic years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Buick Lacrosse: 2006–2009; Honda Civic: 2006–2008 and 2016.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.