2007 Buick Lacrosse

Above average

Owners filed 250 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the exterior lighting. It has been recalled 4 times.

When it fails
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67,300 milesMedian miles at failure

179 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,00075,000 miles.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Exterior Lighting91
130
Electrical System61
0140
Steering16
000
Air Bags13
102
Service Brakes6
100
Exterior Lighting › Headlights6
000
Engine6
100
Power Train5
110
Engine and Engine Cooling5
000
Visibility3
000

4 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Exterior Lighting › Headlights15V519000
Filed Aug 14, 2015429,170 vehiclesGeneral Motors Llc

Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Risk. Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.

Electrical System › Ignition14V355000
Filed Jun 23, 20143,141,731 vehiclesGeneral Motors Llc

Defect. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

Steering09E005000
Filed Feb 17, 2009979 vehiclesDorman Products, Inc.

Defect. DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Risk. A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy. DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage06V419000
Filed Oct 31, 20061,602 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.

Defect. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.

Risk. WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Exterior LightingFire
Filed Aug 7, 2026331,000 milesND

The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the vents and the headlights were inoperative. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the fuse box was on fire and had melted. The contact used a headwrap to extinguish the fire. No warning lights were illuminated. A fire department report was not filed. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuse box, module, and the circuit board needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the electrical failure had melted and damaged the fuse box and the circuit board. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 331,000.

Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer
Filed Feb 10, 2026131,000 milesGA

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The mileage at the time of the purchase was 77,000. It was later discovered that the actual mileage was 131,000. The Carfax Report mileage was not available.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 23, 2025TN

Car refuses to relearn the app sensor. Throttle body and sensor is good, always changed the EVAP Purge valve. Still throwing codes and reduce engine speed stays on..

Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 28, 2025CA

Unkown

Electrical System
Filed Jun 6, 2025OH

Low beam headlights randomly turn off while driving at night and day. Causing not to be able to see the roadway at all. Very dangerous!!! They give no warning at all. Only the low beams do this. Bright lights are not affected. There was a recall for this issue but they said my car was not affected. But it is 100% affected by this recall. Ot seems like the Headlamp driver module is overheating. It gets extremely hot. This issue almost caused a very serious accident .

Electrical System
Filed Apr 20, 2023MO

Taken car to dealership for computer analysis and was told that the issue was caused by P0420cataylic converter needed to be replaced. I had cataylic converter replaced elsewhere and noticed that wasn't the problem. After doing some research I found that ignition switch is the reason my car stalls while driving. There was a Product Safety Recall (14299) Ignition key rotation and replaced on 10- 8-20 but I'm having the same problem.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor
Filed Apr 20, 2023100,000 milesMO

The contact owns a 2007 Buick LaCrosse. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V355000 (Electrical System). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall repair performed. The contact stated that in May 2022, while driving 25 MPH, the engine seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated the key failed to turn in the ignition. The contact stated he waited approximately 5 minutes before he was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic converter to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the independent mechanic and had the catalytic converter replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Power Train
Filed Mar 25, 2022PA

Problem with the transmission burning up and breaking and the car unable to be driven and I have heard from other people that have had the same problem from there cars mileage from 28,000 miles to 60,000 miles the transmission just goes out It’ll make like a howling noise One day and then you’ll get in the car the next day and it just will not move and the transmission fluid Will smell burnt And it doesn’t matter if you maintenance the transmission filter And fluid

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Filed Nov 9, 2021IL

The glass to the sunroof blew off while driving and broken into pieces. broken glass at risk. no, the problem has not been confirmed by dealer or service center. no inspections. no warning lamps messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The sunroof glass just blew off the car while driving.

Tires
Filed Sep 21, 2021PA

2007 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER IS SEEKING A REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEFECTIVE GOODYEAR TIRES PURCHASED FOR VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED GOOD YEAR TIRES WERE PURCHASED UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THEY WERE NEW. UNITED TIRE OF DOWNINGTOWN INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE TIRED WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION AS THEY WERE DRY-ROTTED AND CRACKED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE TIRES TO BE 2-3 YEARS OLD UPON PURCHASE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES WERE WORN AFTER 29,504 MILES WHEN THEY SHOULD HAVE HAD A LIFE SPAN OF 65,000 MILES. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR 54.6% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE COST.

Service BrakesCrash
Filed Aug 20, 2021MA

AT 3:30PM THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES IN A LINE OF CARS AT ABOUT 25 MPH. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. THE CAR THEN ACCELLERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND STRUCK ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT. ROAD WAS WET, SLIGHT GRADE. THE 2007 BUICK WAS A TOTAL LOSS.

Steering
Filed Jan 22, 202050,000 milesMO

POP AND CRACKLING ON STEERING WHEEL NOISE WHILE TURNING CORNERS WHILE DRIVING

Service Brakes
Filed Dec 28, 201913,500 milesTX

I GOT THIS VHICULE AND WORK ONLY FOR 22 DAYS. WERE I GOT IT THIS PLACE SHOULD BE CHECK

Air Bags
Filed Dec 19, 2018NY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR FLASHED ON AND OFF ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VAN BUREN BUICK GMC (866-223-5291, LOCATED AT 2257 JERICHO TURNPIKE, GARDEN CITY PARK, NY 11040) WHERE THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE PART WAS REPLACED AGAIN BY THE SAME DEALER. THE FAILURE RECURRED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD AND HAD TOO MANY MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Suspension
Filed Jul 11, 2018130,000 milesMN

FRONT STABILIZER BAR IS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES WHERE THE BOLTS FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM GO THOUGH THE STABILISER BAR. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN A ACCIDENT, HAS 130,000 MILES, NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD. HAPPENED TO NOTICE IT WHILE REPLACING BRAKE PADS

Structure › Body
Filed Apr 19, 2018170,000 milesMI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO REMAIN LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

Structure › Body
Filed Mar 12, 201849,000 milesOH

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN. PROBLEM STARTED WITH THE DOOR NOT LOCKING AFTER CLOSING IT. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF OPENING AND SHUTTING THE DOOR IT FINALLY LOCKED. ONCE LOCKED THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN BACK UP. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE 2007 YEAR MODELS HAVE DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY'S

Service Brakes
Filed Dec 13, 201760,000 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT WAS TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND, WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE BRAKES SQUEALED. KEMPTHORN MAZDA IN CANTON, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS AND THE BRAKE PADS. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Filed Oct 10, 2017OH

2007 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL NOTICE REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR A THIRD TIME AND SINCE HAS NOT HAD A FAILURE. UPDATED 10/10/2017*JS

Power Train
Filed Sep 13, 201761,401 milesFL

CAR WAS DRIVING FINE AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING AT INTERSECTION AT STOP AND COULD NOT GO HAD TO PUSH VEH OUT OF ROADWAY

20 of 250 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2005
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20196200Routine
201812300Routine
201734200Routine
201648220Routine
201544300Routine
201463510Routine
2013129531Fatalities reported
2012206540Above average
2011169410Routine
2010189290Routine
2009106240Routine
2008250260Above average
2007 — this page2504180Above average
2006299470Above average
2005315560Above average

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Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Aug 14, 2015. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.