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2015 Buick LaCrosse: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

44 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Buick LaCrosse
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Owner complaints: 44 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 4.0

Steering12Electrical System9Air Bags7Service Brakes5Unknown Or Other4Exterior Lighting3

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The contact owns a 2015 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH on a main road and attempting to make a right turn, the contact noticed that the steering wheel had become increasingly difficult to steer. The message "Service Power Steering - Drive with Care" was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the …
The contact owns a 2015 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked briefly before shifting into gear. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the ABS was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notif…
The contact owns a 2015 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while stationary at a stop light and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failu…

Recalls: 3 campaigns (3 severe)

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True cost of ownership

EPA combined 21 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,950

Fuel (your region) $2,950
Maintenance band (your region) $0$0
Estimated running cost this year (age 11) $2,659

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,399vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Buick LaCrosse?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Steering (12 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2015 Buick LaCrosse a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 75/100, computed from 44 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2015 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for the 2015 Buick LaCrosse, 3 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 08/09/2016. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2015 Buick LaCrosse really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

75RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 44 NHTSA complaints on record (4.0/yr of exposure)
  • 3 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems

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