2012 Buick Lacrosse power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Buick Lacrosse — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed…”
filed Mar 17, 2023
“While driving stability trac, check engine light flashed and rpm, and speed gauges start going haywire. The car loses power even while accelerating, the steering wheel locks and car stalls. Then after 15-30 minutes the car starts fine and drives. Has happened at least 8 times. Took it to Buick…”
filed Jun 15, 2022
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% |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 19 | 11% |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 10 | 4% |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 19 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.