2005 Buick Lacrosse power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the car down the road it will "randomly" shut off. Giving no indication other then dimming lights. Neither the dealership or the garage I went to can explain it. The power steering doesnt work and has almost caused me to crash on the highway and town roads.”
filed May 10, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted abnormally. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The…”
filed Sep 12, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Lacrosse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lacrosse | 8 | 24% |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 7 | 15% |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 24 | 12% |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 19 | 11% |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 10 | 4% |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 7 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.