Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual Extended coverage
35 serious complaints of 63, the most about steering (12) and air bags (8); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while his wife was driving on the highway at 25 MPH, the “Service Power Steering” message was displayed, and shortly afterward the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel became difficult to turn.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Feb 2025
“The contact owns a 2014 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 25 mph, another vehicle drove through a stop sign and crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Dec 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Bank 1 / Bank 2) diagnostic trouble code may set as a result of a sticking exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valve. 16115 Special Coverage. (GCUS-9-3286, Dec 2016)
- Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236F, Aug 2015)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
63 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–28 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features
Every Lacrosse year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2014 Lacrosse trims
| Base | Leather | Premium | Touring |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Buick reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Buick aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 23–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 6 | Unknown or other (3) | — |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 23–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 12 | Electrical system (5) | — |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 23–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 36 | Electrical system (11) | — |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 48 | Steering (12) | — |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 44 | Steering (12) | — |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 63 | Electrical system (14) | — |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 129 | Electrical system (54) | — |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 206 | Electrical system (62) | — |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 20–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 169 | Electrical system (32) | — |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, FWD | 19–23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 189 | Electrical system (46) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Buick LaCrosse 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 6 |
| 2019 | Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 6 |
| 2019 | Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 | Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 12 |
| 2018 | Buick LaCrosse 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 12 |
| 2018 | Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 10 |
| 2017 | Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 36 |
| 2017 | Buick LaCrosse 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 36 |
| 2016 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 48 |
| 2016 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 48 |
| 2016 | Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 41 |
| 2016 | Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 41 |
| 2015 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 44 |
| 2015 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 44 |
| 2015 | Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 43 |
| 2015 | Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 43 |
| 2014 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 63 |
| 2014 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 63 |
| 2014 | Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 5 | 60 |
| 2014 | Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 5 | 60 |
| 2013 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 129 |
| 2013 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 129 |
| 2013 | Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 124 |
| 2013 | Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 124 |
| 2012 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 206 |
| 2012 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 206 |
| 2012 | Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 169 |
| 2011 | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR FWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 169 |
| 2010 | Buick Lacrosse 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 189 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LaCrosse | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 24 |
| 2019 | LaCrosse AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 23 |
| 2019 | LaCrosse eAssist | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2018 | LaCrosse | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 24 |
| 2018 | LaCrosse AWD | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 23 |
| 2018 | LaCrosse eAssist | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 29 |
| 2017 | LaCrosse | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 25 |
| 2017 | LaCrosse AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 23 |
| 2016 | LaCrosse | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
21 |
| 2016 | LaCrosse AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2016 | LaCrosse eAssist | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 28 |
| 2015 | LaCrosse | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV |
21 |
| 2015 | LaCrosse AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2015 | LaCrosse eAssist | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 28 |
| 2014 | LaCrosse | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI |
21 |
| 2014 | LaCrosse AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2014 | LaCrosse eAssist | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 28 |
| 2013 | LaCrosse | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV |
21 |
| 2013 | LaCrosse AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2013 | LaCrosse eAssist | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 29 |
| 2012 | LaCrosse | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, SIDI; FFV; Sport Transmission |
21 |
| 2012 | LaCrosse AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2012 | LaCrosse eAssist | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 28 |
| 2011 | LaCrosse | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20–23 |
| 2011 | LaCrosse AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2010 | Lacrosse/Allure | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–23 |
| 2010 | Lacrosse/Allure AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.