2016 Buick Lacrosse vs 2016 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Buick Lacrosse | 2016 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 48 | 1,620 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,240 | 153 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 58 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 78,348 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lacrosse | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 441 |
| Power Train | 7 | 310 |
| Steering | 12 | 176 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 147 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 115 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 108 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 84 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 83 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 227 |
| Overheating | 0 | 180 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 121 |
| Stalling | 0 | 108 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 63 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 60 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 30 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 24 |
2016 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.