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2013 Buick Lacrosse

Based on reports from 196 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
196
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Recalls
5
TSBs
1,942
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 196 complaints, 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

48 owners reported electrical issues β€” failures commonly reported around 62K miles.

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

29
0–30K
29
30–60K
38
60–90K
14
90–120K
4
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (38 reports) β€’ Median: 62K 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 (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

Electrical48 (24%)
Engine30 (15%)
Suspension27 (14%)
Steering23 (12%)
Drivetrain11 (6%)
Other10 (5%)
Fuel System8 (4%)
Airbags5 (3%)

2013 Buick Lacrosse: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, with 48 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 62K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-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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10
16
22
17
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24
19
13
20
34
21
12
22
10
23
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24
12
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

13V097000Apr 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.

13V173000Jun 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

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.

21V633000Jan 2022

SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and 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 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 β€” worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2013 Buick Lacrosse vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

196

Class avg

378

Below the class average β€” fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 196 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

2013 Buick Lacrosse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Buick Lacrosse?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Buick Lacrosse is related to the electrical, with 48 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
The 2013 Buick Lacrosse has 196 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average β€” a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 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 2013 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Buick Lacrosse has 5 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 121 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 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.
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