2016 Buick Lacrosse vs 2017 Buick Lacrosse
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 | 2016 Buick Lacrosse | 2017 Buick Lacrosse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 48 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,240 | 1,203 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lacrosse | Buick Lacrosse |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 11 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 4 |
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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.