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#BS-2008-BUILAC-672B

2008 Buick Lacrosse

Based on reports from 343 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
343
Crashes
16
Fires
9
Recalls
2
TSBs
946
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 343 complaints, 16 crashes, 9 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

door locks faulty

8 complaints • Severity 6.5/10

$X,XXX
2

air bag light on off while driving

6 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission stopped working

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

76 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

50
0–30K
100
30–60K
77
60–90K
33
90–120K
14
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (100 reports) • Median: 55K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (76 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical76 (22%)
Airbags75 (22%)
Lights58 (17%)
Engine17 (5%)
Other16 (5%)
Latches & Locks14 (4%)
Steering13 (4%)
Brakes13 (4%)

2008 Buick Lacrosse: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, with 76 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, with 75 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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24
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86
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89
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31
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27
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6
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1
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24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

14V355000Sep 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

15V519000May 2016

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Buick Lacrosse is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 343 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Buick Lacrosse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Buick Lacrosse?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Buick Lacrosse is related to the electrical, with 76 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
The 2008 Buick Lacrosse has 343 complaints, 16 crash reports, and 9 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Buick Lacrosse problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Buick Lacrosse has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Lacrosse problems start?
Based on 278 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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