Are visibility and wiper problems common on the 2011 Buick LaCrosse?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2011 model year, which is 11% of the 169 total complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the model years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse defroster or climate control?

This dataset lists no related recalls for the 2011 LaCrosse, though several owner complaints reference a separate NHTSA campaign number, 11v149000, as being relevant to their issue.

At what mileage do these visibility issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across the sample of complaints in this area is 72,700 miles.

Did the defrost or climate control problem cause any crashes?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 LaCrosse shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2011 Buick LaCrosse Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse, 11% of that year's 169 complaints and the highest share among the model years shown. The median failure mileage is 72,700, and no related recalls are listed in this dataset.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 18; 11% of 169
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 72,700 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield defrost fails to clear the glass, leaving drivers unable to see clearly, sometimes forcing them to pull over.
Electronic climate control (ECC) module locks up and stops responding, cutting off heat, A/C, and defrost together.
Some owners say their vehicle identification number was excluded from a related campaign (NHTSA campaign number 11v149000) even though they had the same failure.
Sunroof or moonroof glass has separated and blown outward while driving at highway speed.
HVAC system sometimes blows warm air even when set to a cool temperature, fogging the windshield during operation.

When 2011 Buick LaCrosse visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 28, 2011, latest Oct 27, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Oct 2025; peak Oct 2020 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by LaCrosse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20109 (5%)
201118 (11%)
20121 (0%)
20134 (3%)
20142 (3%)
20151 (2%)
20161 (2%)
20171 (3%)
20180 (0%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are visibility and wiper problems common on the 2011 Buick LaCrosse?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2011 model year, which is 11% of the 169 total complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse defroster or climate control?: This dataset lists no related recalls for the 2011 LaCrosse, though several owner complaints reference a separate NHTSA campaign number, 11v149000, as being relevant to their issue.
At what mileage do these visibility issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across the sample of complaints in this area is 72,700 miles.
Did the defrost or climate control problem cause any crashes?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 LaCrosse shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.