2010 Buick LaCrosse Engine Problems
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse logged 62 engine complaints to NHTSA, 33% of its 189 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any LaCrosse model year. Owners reported engine fires, sudden stalling, and loss of power, with a median failure mileage of 65,340. No related recall is listed for this problem area.
- Engine complaints
- 62
- 33% of 189 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 189
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 65,340 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine catches fire without warning, sometimes while parked in a garage or driveway and after the vehicle has been shut off.
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off suddenly at highway speed and cannot be restarted.
- Engine loses power and will not accelerate past a low speed while the check engine and park assist lights come on, forcing the driver to pull over.
- Owners report a loud popping noise from the engine area near the ignition, both while driving and after the car is turned off, that persisted after a starter replacement.
- Vehicle fails to start on the first attempt, later tied to alternator, water pump, and thermostat failures with visible smoke.
When 2010 Buick LaCrosse engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 14, 2010, latest Dec 16, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by LaCrosse model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2010 Buick LaCrosse have?
- NHTSA lists 62 engine complaints for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, which is 33% of the 189 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse engine?
- No related recall is listed for this engine problem area in the available data.
- At what mileage do 2010 LaCrosse engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2010 LaCrosse is 65,340 miles.
- Did the engine problems cause fires or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 6 fires, 2 injuries, and 1 crash linked to engine complaints on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
- How does the 2010 LaCrosse compare to other model years for engine complaints?
- The 2010 LaCrosse's engine complaints made up 33% of its total complaints, the highest share among the listed model years, compared to 25% in 2011 and 30% in 2012.