2005 Buick Lacrosse engine problems
16 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 37,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 37,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH toward an intersection on normal road conditions, the vehicle started shaking when brakes were applied. No warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the rotors must be machined. After a visual inspection the contact noticed that all four tires were of a different brand; the dealership informed there was no concern about the different tire brands. Also, the vehicle had an oil leak.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to wait approximately 3 to 7 minutes before the vehicle could be restarted and driven. The vehicle was only able to be driven for short amounts of time before it would stall again without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle's main computer was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
- Lighting 86 complaints
- Electrical system 84 complaints
- Steering 51 complaints
- Brakes 38 complaints
- Air bags 34 complaints
- Body & structure 16 complaints