What are the worst Buick Lacrosse years?

Q: What are the worst Buick Lacrosse years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Buick Lacrosse years are 2005, 2006 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.

Buick Lacrosse: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2005, 2006

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2018solid year12 complaints · 3 recalls 2017solid year36 complaints · 2 recalls 2016solid year48 complaints · 2 recalls 2015solid year44 complaints · 3 recalls 2014solid year63 complaints · 5 recalls 2013129 complaints · 5 recalls 2012206 complaints · 5 recalls 2011169 complaints · 4 recalls 2010189 complaints · 2 recalls 2009106 complaints · 2 recalls 2008250 complaints · 2 recalls 2007250 complaints · 4 recalls 2006worst year299 complaints · 4 recalls 2005worst year315 complaints · 5 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.