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Buick Lacrosse

2016 only

51 classified complaints 2 recalls

2016 Buick Lacrosse have 51 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 35,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Buick Lacrosse report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 35,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 78,000 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 7 complaints

Median onset: 106,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 4 complaints

Median onset: 46,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 22,100 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 4 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 3 complaints

Median onset: 51,716 miles.

More common in newer model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 99,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full Buick Lacrosse report for every year and full specs/safety data.