2015 Buick Lacrosse vs 2015 Ford Fusion
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 | 2015 Buick Lacrosse | 2015 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 984 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,574 | 163 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 25–41 |
| Median reported mileage | 26,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lacrosse | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 269 |
| Steering | 12 | 160 |
| Power Train | 2 | 143 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 101 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 81 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 52 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 128 |
| Overheating | 0 | 92 |
| Stalling | 0 | 88 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 72 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 47 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 42 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
2015 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.