How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Buick LaCrosse have?

NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 LaCrosse, which is 12% of the 206 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 LaCrosse.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2012 LaCrosse?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 25,000 miles.

Did any 2012 LaCrosse transmission complaints involve a crash?

Yes, NHTSA records one crash among the 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 LaCrosse, with no reported fires or injuries.

How does the 2012 LaCrosse compare to other years for this problem?

The 2012 LaCrosse's 24 complaints and 12% share are higher than the 2013 model's 11 complaints (9%) and the 2014 model's 4 complaints (6%), though later years like 2017 (24%) and 2018 (25%) show a higher share of a much smaller complaint total.

2012 Buick LaCrosse Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse, 12% of the year's 206 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 25,000. One crash was reported and there are no related recalls for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 24; 12% of 206
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 25,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles have rolled away or backward while parked or after the driver stepped out, in at least one case striking another vehicle or a house.
Drivers report violent or unexpected jerking or lurching, sometimes right after braking or while decelerating from higher speeds.
Some owners describe the transmission shifting to neutral or the all-wheel-drive light illuminating, with one report citing a need to replace the entire rear end.
Multiple accounts describe unintended acceleration or the car surging on its own after the gas pedal was released, including while going downhill.
One owner reported the transmission failed and was replaced by a dealer, but the jerking problem returned afterward.

When 2012 Buick LaCrosse transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2012, latest Mar 17, 2023.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2012 to Mar 2023; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by LaCrosse model year

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

201017 (9%)
201119 (11%)
201224 (12%)
201311 (9%)
20144 (6%)
20152 (5%)
20167 (15%)
20178 (24%)
20183 (25%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Buick LaCrosse have?: NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 LaCrosse, which is 12% of the 206 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 LaCrosse.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2012 LaCrosse?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 25,000 miles.
Did any 2012 LaCrosse transmission complaints involve a crash?: Yes, NHTSA records one crash among the 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 LaCrosse, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does the 2012 LaCrosse compare to other years for this problem?: The 2012 LaCrosse's 24 complaints and 12% share are higher than the 2013 model's 11 complaints (9%) and the 2014 model's 4 complaints (6%), though later years like 2017 (24%) and 2018 (25%) show a higher share of a much smaller complaint total.