2013 Buick LaCrosse Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2013 Buick LaCrosse, 26% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 65,751. No engine-related recall is on file for this year.
- Engine complaints
- 33
- 26% of 129
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 65,751 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off suddenly at low speeds, sometimes with a gear-shift-like feel before restarting.
- Drive belt breaks repeatedly, in one case four times before 59,000 miles, causing abrupt loss of power while driving.
- Check engine and charging-system warnings appear along with unexpected engine shutdown and automatic restart.
- Camshaft sensor reported to fail repeatedly after the warranty period, cutting the engine at varying speeds and causing loss of vehicle control.
- Stalling combined with power steering failure, requiring the driver to power off and restart the engine to regain control.
- One owner reported unintended acceleration into a curb and building, resulting in injury.
When 2013 Buick LaCrosse engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 27, 2013, latest Aug 26, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2013 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 NHTSA have for the 2013 Buick LaCrosse?
- NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2013 LaCrosse, which is 26% of the 129 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2013 Buick LaCrosse?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for engine problems on the 2013 LaCrosse.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2013 LaCrosse is 65,751 miles.
- What kind of engine failures do owners describe?
- Owners report sudden stalling at low speeds, repeated drive belt failures, unexpected engine shutdown with warning lights, and camshaft sensor failures causing loss of engine control.
- How does the 2013 LaCrosse compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2013 model's 26% share of complaints tied to the engine is lower than 2010 (33%), 2012 (30%), and higher than 2014 (11%) and 2015 (7%), among other model years.