2009 Buick Lacrosse lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 47 complaints for the 2009 Buick Lacrosse, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
The owner had been smelling a bad odor when she arrived at her destination in a mall parking lot. The odor did not fade when the vehicle engine was turned off and subsequently opened the hood. Black smoke was seen coming from the fuse block. Upon removing the cover to the fuse block, the owner observed a small fire which caused damage to the wiring harness. The vehicle was later examined by an independent engineering consultant who identified the origin of the fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front head lamps and daytime running lights failed without warning. The contact had to activate the high beams to increase his visibility. The front head lamps and day time running lights would no longer illuminate; therefore, the contact had to activate the high beams while driving at night. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Buick Lacrosse
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints