2007 Buick Lacrosse exterior lighting problems
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2007 Buick Lacrosse — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the vents and the headlights were inoperative. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact exited the vehicle and…”
filed Aug 7, 2026
“Low beam headlights randomly turn off while driving at night and day. Causing not to be able to see the roadway at all. Very dangerous!!! They give no warning at all. Only the low beams do this. Bright lights are not affected. There was a recall for this issue but they said my car was not affected…”
filed Jun 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing…Campaign 15V519000 · Aug 14, 2015
Exterior Lighting problems in other Lacrosse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lacrosse | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 47 | 44% |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 61 | 24% |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 156 | 52% |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 82 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.