169 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict BUY 82/100
“The contact purchased a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 143,939 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 231,952.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Buick LaCrosse owner
“I am reporting a serious safety defect involving a 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL. The vehicle has repeatedly shut off while being driven, creating a dangerous situation. The issue first occurred in January 2026. The vehicle was later towed for repair in February 2026, and I was told the issue had been fixed and picked up the vehicle 3/20/2026 and gave 1600. However, on April 9, 2026, the vehicle shut off again while drivi”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Buick LaCrosse owner
“When going around town or on the highway the steering wheel will start shaking badly and when going to break even after the breaks have been changed the parking break will not stay on and the steering wheel will start shaking horribly to the point where your might crash your car I have had the car looked at multiple times by different manufacturers dealerships and auto shops and they all say to Change the breaks I te”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Buick LaCrosse owner
On the federal record it scores 82/100: 169 owner complaints (11.27 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 32 of 140 categorised reports.
The 2011 Buick LaCrosse scored 82/100 on the federal record.