2006 Buick Lacrosse lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 158 complaints for the 2006 Buick Lacrosse, 41% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 158 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 121 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 33 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 18 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 121 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 35 MPH, the head lamp lights shut off intermittently. The contact lost visibility and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained a concussion and another person sustained seat belt bruising which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) .
GM buick la crosse headlight control. NHTSA recall notice in 2015. Failed in april 2008. Out of warranty. Replaced control unit with new unit cost $1048. Sent detqils to north county buick dealer in march 2015. No answer.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Buick Lacrosse
- Electrical system 83 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints