2007 Buick LaCrosse Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Buick LaCrosse has 250 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and a complaint index of 64, earning a Caution verdict. It ranks 6th worst out of 15 model years, with Electrical System issues making up 69% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 64/100
- #6 of 15 LaCrosse years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 250
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 18
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2007 Buick LaCrosse problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System172 (69%)
- Steering22 (9%)
- Airbags18 (7%)
- Engine17 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires16 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (4%)
- Brakes9 (4%)
- Structure & Body8 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (3%)
- Other7 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Headlights and low beams suddenly shut off while driving, sometimes returning after several minutes.
- Fuse block or headlight relay under the hood overheats, smokes, or catches fire, often accompanied by a burning smell.
- Vehicle rolls away after being left running and unoccupied, in one case crashing into a garage.
- Airbags deploy in low-speed crashes and owners report puncture wounds from metal fragments.
- Vehicle stalls or accelerates unexpectedly while parking or driving, in some cases leading to a crash.
- Curtain side airbag replacement parts reported unavailable when repairs were needed.
2007 Buick LaCrosse recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V519000Aug 14, 2015Electrical System429,170 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
- NHTSA 14V355000Jun 23, 2014Electrical System3,141,731 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
- NHTSA 06V419000Oct 31, 2006Fuel System1,602 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
Risk: With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
2007 compared with other LaCrosse years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Buick LaCrosse reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 250 complaints and a complaint index of 64 for the 2007 LaCrosse, ranking it 6th worst among 15 model years. It carries a Caution verdict based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Buick LaCrosse?
- Electrical System issues dominate, making up 69% of complaints (172 of 250), including headlight failures and fuse block fires reported by owners at a median mileage of 80,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 LaCrosse, covering the electrical system (headlamp module and key fob/ignition issues) and a fuel tank adhesive defect.
- How does the 2007 LaCrosse compare to other years?
- The 2007 model's complaint index of 64 is lower than the 2006 (100) and 2008 (86) model years, which are both rated Avoid, but higher than later years like 2015-2019, which earn Good or Best verdicts.