2011 Buick Lacrosse vs 2011 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Buick Lacrosse | 2011 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 169 | 597 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,641 | 400 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 106 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 23–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,900 mi | 50,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lacrosse | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 92 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 71 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 70 |
| Suspension | 27 | 44 |
| Structure | 8 | 61 |
| Power Train | 19 | 49 |
| Engine | 30 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
2011 Buick Lacrosse
2011 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.