2007 Buick Lacrosse Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Buick Lacrosse.

20062008
Complaints
326
Crashes
9
Fires
25
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Buick Lacrosse Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1118 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:82,535 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:7
#271 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:87,884 mi
Fires:15
#321 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:74,187 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Buick Lacrosse.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
118
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
7
Avg Miles
82,535
Electrical Faults
71
complaints
Crashes
Fires
15
Avg Miles
87,884
Steering Defects
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,187
Airbags
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
49,788
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,391
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,430
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,240
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
62,320
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,928
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,968
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Buick Lacrosse

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,570,901 vehicles.

15V519000Exterior Lighting:headlights
~429,170 affected

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.

14V355000Electrical System:ignition
~3,141,731 affected

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.

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2007 Buick Lacrosse — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2007 Buick Lacrosse has 326 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 118 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Buick Lacrosse?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (118 complaints, avg 82,535 mi); Electrical Faults (71 complaints, avg 87,884 mi); Steering Defects (21 complaints, avg 74,187 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Buick Lacrosse?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,890 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Buick Lacrosse?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Buick Lacrosse include 9 crash-related reports, 25 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,570,901 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Buick Lacrosse?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Lacrosse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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