Worst 2010 Buick Lacrosse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Electronic Stability Control
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 44 | 1 | 5 | 60,454 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 44 | 1 | 5 | 64,444 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 23 | — | — | 71,903 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | — | — | 96,781 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 2 | — | 66,385 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | — | 60,361 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 3 | — | 58,389 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | — | — | 82,362 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | — | — | 61,326 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | 1 | 74,950 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 1 | — | 79,244 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 173,088 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Buick Lacrosse
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~224,277 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.
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2010 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.
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