10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,454 miles

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problem #13

May 302021

LaCrosse

  • miles
I was driving on the 99 freeway when my car turned completely off! I could have been killed!!!!! The check engine light came on and service stabilitrak was on the screen. Then it would not start. There was no warning at all. I got it fixed (so I thought by one mechanic) and it happened again. So I took it to the Buick dealer and they fixed it(so I thought) and it happened again. It is now at the Buick dealership and they told me it is the control module on the computer and quoted me 996 dollars!!!! I looked up online and found that other people have had the same problem with their 2010 Buick Lacrosse. Seems to be a manufacturers defect and needs to be reported and recalled.

- Manteca, CA, USA

problem #12

Jun 102021

LaCrosse

  • miles
While driving, the engine shuts down and restarts. At the same time, all four door locks unlock and lock. In most cases, the issue happens once and does not reappear for that trip. The worst can have it do this at least three times. Once, I did notice an alert message appears on my console that disappeared as soon as it happened. This instances appear not to be as bad, since I had the battery replaced (Shortly after this issue appeared, the battery went from being a "good" battery, to a dead one. Nevertheless, these issues do happen on a periodic basis.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #11

Aug 172019

LaCrosse

  • 0 miles
The boxing of my keys has given out the unlock and trunk and opening the doors the rubber is gone over of the black blocking. I have a 2010 Buick lacross I would love have some help with this.

- Ahoskie, NC, USA

problem #10

Jun 272019

LaCrosse

  • 175 miles
The sunroof of my 2010 Buick lacross exploded while driving on the interstate.

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

problem #9

Jun 152018

LaCrosse

  • 42,000 miles
Could not press on steering box on left above. Engine shut off while taking a right turn driving a few days after we bought the car. Steering and brakes went. Car shut off in middle of the road on a busy street. Car did restart and drive home about one mile. Drove the car 2 more times with no problem. Then on day 10 drive car couple miles to store on very busy street; car shut off while driving taking right turn and steering and breaks did not work; almost ran into an oncoming vehicle as car would not steer into store parking lot. Turned car in automatic ignition and it started; waived oncoming car; apologized; and car was parked. Drove home without incident. Going to call Honda dealer that sold me this car, there is recall on 2000-2009 I just researched, but unsure if recall extends to this behicle 2010 model. Please contact me if any action or remedy in law I may have. This is very dangerous situation; no one should have to be physically injured before obtaining a fa ir remedy. Car recall should have turned up on car fax done by Honda. Please contact me regarding recalls on this vehicle. I can't check this box off below. Tech issues. Thankyou! this is frightening!

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #8

Jan 022018

LaCrosse

  • 74,000 miles
Key fob with "switch blade" type of key breaks off leaving key stuck in the ignition. I turned the key to start the vehicle and the key snapped. I read on forums this happens with a lot of people.

- Norwalk, CA, USA

problem #7

Feb 122018

LaCrosse

  • 130,996 miles
Accelerator stuck when I accelerated to merge in traffic on freeway. I pressed on brakes to slow the vehicle. After I arrived at my destination I placed vehicle in park and slowly pushed on accelerator. I heard a click as the accelerator stuck and the engine revved.

- Crowley, TX, USA

problem #6

Feb 012017

LaCrosse

  • 100,000 miles
Trunk pops open on its on without hitting the button on the remote.

- Matteson, IL, USA

problem #5

Nov 032017

LaCrosse

  • 117,000 miles
Sold a lemon car by drivetime financed through bridgecrest financial llc I purchased the car 12/22/2016 and have been reporting problems since I drove off the lot. I live beyond 300 miles of the location where I purchased the vehicle

- Antioch, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 192017

LaCrosse

  • 104,000 miles
I was driving South down highway I5 and my sunroof exploded and shattered. Nothing hit me and there was no rock or foreign objects. It sounded like a gunshot or explosion. It occurred yesterday 10/19/2017 around 3:25 pm or so. I was not physically harmed, just frightened and glad my kids were not in the car. The break is outward not inward so you know it didn't come from a falling object.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #3

Apr 262017

LaCrosse

  • 63,000 miles
The engine fan would come on after driving the car for a couple days, finally while driving the car the engine light came on and the car started running on reduced power and the car overheated. A leak was found in a hose and was replaced but yet the car still continues to overheat rapidly.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #2

Jun 062011

LaCrosse

  • 5,400 miles
Had driven the car for about 24 miles. Stopped at a garden store. Several minutes later an employee yelled your car is on fire. By the time fire dept. Got there the whole front end of car has burned off, fenders, bumper, hood and broke winshield. No fire got into passenger compartment except smoke

- Stanwood, WA, USA

problem #1

Dec 222010

LaCrosse

  • 6,331 miles
As I was driving down a main route with high traffic travelling approximately 35 mph the car felt as if someone stepped on the brakes twice. The car slowed down abruptly almost to a stop. I pulled over to the side of the road and shut off the vehicle. I was 1/2 mile from my house so I decided to proceed home. I started up the car and slowly drove down the road. Within minutes the brakes automatically applied themselves again slowing the vehicle dramatically. I proceeded to drive to my garage and called the dealership in the morning. They sent a tow truck and towed it to the dealership to repair where it has been since 12/23/10. This is a major safety problem. I will never drive that car again.

- Bridgewater, MA, USA