Buick LaCrosse eAssist: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
Buick LaCrosse eAssist: 7 model years scored from 269 NHTSA owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns. Worst year 2013, best year 2015.
Buick LaCrosse eAssist: which years to avoid
Across 4 scored model years the Buick LaCrosse eAssist ranges from 64/100 in 2013 to 91/100 in 2015 — a 27-point spread, so which year you buy matters. The weakest year’s complaints concentrate in Electrical System (51 of them).
Safest years: 2014, 2015, 2016 — scored 70 or better.
Check carefully: 2013.
Scored from NHTSA complaints per year of exposure and recall campaigns. How the score works · every car’s years to avoid.
Year-by-year data table
Best year in our data: 2015 (score 91). Worst: 2013 (score 64, CAUTION).
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | DATA PENDING | $3,520 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | DATA PENDING | $3,660 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 90 | BUY | $4,118 | 41 | 0 |
| 2015 | 91 | BUY | $4,204 | 43 | 0 |
| 2014 | 86 | BUY | $4,365 | 60 | 0 |
| 2013 | 64 | CAUTION | $4,492 | 125 | 0 |
| 2012 | — | DATA PENDING | $4,550 | 0 | 0 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
LaCrosse eAssist sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Buick LaCrosse eAssist
Across every LaCrosse eAssist model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Electrical System73 complaints across all LaCrosse eAssist years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Steering58 complaints across all LaCrosse eAssist years · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement$1,020–$2,500
- Engine32 complaints across all LaCrosse eAssist years · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair$1,040–$2,220
- Suspension27 complaints across all LaCrosse eAssist years · typical job: Struts, springs and control-arm bushings, one axle$780–$1,580
- Air Bags18 complaints across all LaCrosse eAssist years · typical job: Airbag module, clockspring or sensor replacement$600–$1,700
- Power Train17 complaints across all LaCrosse eAssist years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What are the best Buick LaCrosse eAssist years to buy?
2014, 2015, 2016 all score 70 or better. The strongest is the 2015 at 91/100, on 43 complaints and 0 recall campaigns.
Which Buick LaCrosse eAssist years should I avoid?
The 2013 is the weakest year we score, at 64/100 (CAUTION), on 125 complaints and 0 recalls. Check the year-by-year table above before committing to any particular car.
What is the most common Buick LaCrosse eAssist problem?
73 of the complaints filed against the LaCrosse eAssist across all its model years sit in the Electrical System group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04