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#BS-2010-BUILAC-672B

2010 Buick Lacrosse

Based on reports from 275 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
275
Crashes
9
Fires
14
Recalls
2
TSBs
1,581
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 275 complaints, 9 crashes, 14 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine stalls shuts down while driving

8 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

trouble starting

4 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission slipping

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

48 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 63K miles.

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

51
0–30K
43
30–60K
69
60–90K
28
90–120K
9
120–150K
9
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (69 reports) • Median: 63K 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: Engine (48 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

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine48 (17%)
Electrical44 (16%)
Stability Control23 (8%)
Speed Control16 (6%)
Drivetrain15 (5%)
Steering15 (5%)
Airbags15 (5%)
Suspension14 (5%)

2010 Buick Lacrosse: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse, with 48 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 63,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 63K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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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09
27
10
20
11
7
12
11
13
42
14
23
15
28
16
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17
22
18
13
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12
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21
1
22
6
23
5
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5
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

20V764000Aug 2021

SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.

21V00F000Jan 2022

SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

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. 275 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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2010 Buick Lacrosse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Buick Lacrosse?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2010 Buick Lacrosse is related to the engine, with 48 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2010 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
The 2010 Buick Lacrosse has 275 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 14 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 2010 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 2010 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes, the 2010 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 209 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 63,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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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