repaired · 2024 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 Buick LacrosseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 189 owner complaints about the 2010 Buick Lacrosse, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V00F000 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Buick Lacrosse has problems
189 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
46Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
44Engine7 crash/fire/injury
23Electronic stability control (ESC)
17Vehicle speed control
17Steering3 crash/fire/injury
17Power train
16Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
15Service brakes
14Suspension
5615 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 46 | 7 |
| Engine | 44 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 23 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 3 |
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Air bags | 16 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 0 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 56 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Buick Lacrosse recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Suspension: rear
Risk. A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
63kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 31 electrical system complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles27under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Lacrosse year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lacrosse median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Buick Lacrosse safety ratings
2010 Buick Lacrosse 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Lacrosse owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased a vehicle August 2, 2024 from Kingdom auto sales. The car was inspected July 2024 in which it passed shortly after the car wouldn’t go over 40 mph. It would say it’s an over speed. The car runs hot and the parking assist light won’t go off May 25, 2025 I was driving on the highway in…
The car continues to have serious engine issues. I keep getting a service Stability track and Engine Power Reduced warning. It has happened to me on the expressway and the car will not accelerate past 20 miles per hour. I had the car repaired on October of last year (3 months ago) and the issue…
I get Reduced Engine Power and Service Stabilitrak messages. Engine Code P2138 is prevalent. The car will not accelerate, nor maintain highway speeds, forcing the driver to pull off the road and shut off the car. The warning message returns under normal driving conditions. This code points to…
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