2017 Buick LaCrosse problems and complaints
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick LaCrosse. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (11), Power Train (8), Engine (5).
Key takeaways
- 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 32% |
| Power Train | 8 | 24% |
| Engine | 5 | 15% |
| Suspension | 4 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% |
| Steering | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3% |
| Structure | 1 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-05-09
This vehicle has major suspension issues containing the complete strut assembly, lower control arms, and strut yokes/forks, which can not be replaced due to the discontinuance of the vehicle and parts itself. Because of this the car cannot receive an alignment which cause the tires to be eaten up at a rapid rate. When ...
Suspension - filed 2024-08-23
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front driver's side wheel well. The contact stated that increased effort was needed to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the...
Air Bags - filed 2024-07-20
The air bag warning light in the dash came on intermittently during driving. I took the vehicle to the dealer for service December 27, 2023, since it was a safety issue that the authorized dealer needs to take care of. At first, they said it was a bad battery and the safety system needed reprogramming. Which they did f...
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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.