2011 Buick Lacrosse electrical system problems
32 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a non-related issue, the technician stated that unknown wires were burned under the hood. It was visible that a fire occurred under the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the anti-skid device activated independently causing the vehicle to brake without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse
- Engine 35 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints