2013 Buick LaCrosse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (55), Engine (31), Suspension (27).
Key takeaways
- 130 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 55 | 42% |
| Engine | 31 | 24% |
| Suspension | 27 | 21% |
| Steering | 24 | 18% |
| Power Train | 12 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% |
| Structure | 4 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Buick Lacrosse 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-22
2013 Buick Lacrosse hybrid, campaign #13136, NHTSA 13V173000. Intermittent Battey light illumination Service Charging System warning. battery voltage drops until loss of power. After car setr for a period of time, when started Battery voltage is approximately 14.5 volts until the battery light illuminates Service Charg...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-17
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Buick LaCrosse on March 3, 2024. The vehicle was purchased from the dealer. The odometer was reported at 118,000 during the sale. The vehicle was recently taken to an independent mechanic for service. The contact was provided with an auto report in which the latest odometer ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-15
The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced starting failures and was taken to Piedmont Tire & Auto, where the battery was replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and felt like the vehicle had struck a bump,...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.