2017 Buick Lacrosse Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Buick Lacrosse.

20162018
Complaints
41
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Buick Lacrosse Problems

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

#111 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:14,757 mi
#28 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:20,152 mi
#35 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:18,640 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Buick Lacrosse.

Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,757
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,152
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,640
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Buick Lacrosse

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~13,331 vehicles.

17V267000Suspension:rear
~11,246 affected

General Motors LLC (C) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The rear suspension toe-links may have been incorrectly installed, and, as a result, they may loosen and disconnect from the rear suspension system.

17V116000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~2,085 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The electrical connectors for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system may not be properly sealed. As a result, water may enter and corrode the connectors possibly resulting in a loss of power steering.

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2017 Buick Lacrosse — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Buick Lacrosse has 41 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Buick Lacrosse?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 14,757 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 20,152 mi); Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 18,640 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 2017 Buick Lacrosse?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 17,364 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2017 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 13,331 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 2017 Buick Lacrosse?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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