2013 Buick LaCrosse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (54), Engine (30), Suspension (27).
Key takeaways
- 129 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 | 54 | 42% |
| Engine | 30 | 23% |
| Suspension | 27 | 21% |
| Steering | 24 | 19% |
| Power Train | 11 | 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%.
| 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.
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,...
Steering,electrical System - filed 2026-06-01
My vehicles started experiencing a Service Power Steering Code and Service Stabilitrak warning after I Replaced my Sway Bar Bushings and Sway Bar Links and Started Giving Me A Code On My Scan Tool Of CO55C:00, and Lost Of Communication With Electronic Brake Module(UO121:00) Code. I Also Have A Multi-Axis Acceleration S...
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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.