2014 Buick Lacrosse vs 2014 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Buick Lacrosse | 2014 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 980 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,808 | 168 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 21–47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 49,135 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lacrosse | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 378 |
| Engine | 4 | 179 |
| Steering | 12 | 142 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 112 |
| Power Train | 4 | 64 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 54 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 0 | 95 |
| Stalling | 0 | 58 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 22 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 22 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
2014 Buick Lacrosse
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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.