Worst 2008 Buick Lacrosse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 76 | 1 | 5 | 64,210 mi | |
| Airbags | 75 | 2 | — | 52,626 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 58 | 1 | 2 | 69,474 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 17 | — | — | 67,605 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 14 | — | — | 67,372 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 2 | — | 69,450 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 4 | — | 58,876 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | 59,359 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 7 | — | — | 15,623 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 50,698 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 51,140 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Buick Lacrosse
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,570,901 vehicles.
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.
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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2008 Buick Lacrosse — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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