Major Problems with 2012 Buick LaCrosse Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2012 Buick LaCrosse

2012 Buick LaCrosse SEATS Victims: 1 Mileage: 2300 miles

2012 Buick LaCrosse VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1 Mileage: 190 miles

2012 Buick LaCrosse STRUCTURE Victims: 1 Mileage: 16000 miles

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Problems with ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Buick LaCrosse owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE 2012 buick lacrosse. consumer states mechanical breakdown *tgw the consumer stated while driving he could smell a burning odor and...	33 ~ 50824 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i recently purchased a 2012 buick lacrosse with easiest. i had it less than 48 hours and had to take...	30 ~ 45136 miles
POWER TRAIN i parked the vehicle in parking bay at a gas station and went inside. i was in there approximately 3...	20 ~ 33814 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL vehicle instrument cluster reported traction control service needed tire pressure monitor service needed and key not detected. i pulled over...	15 ~ 76035 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that when making a sharp turn in either direction...	14 ~ 42163 miles
SERVICE BRAKES un smooth shifting around 30 mph causing the car to jerk or brake feels like the assist is not sensing	9 ~ 48195 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL driver was on a large freeway in traffic when the accelerator pedal broke off. driver obtained control of the vehicle...	7 ~ 33734 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER letter from congressman murphy on behalf of constituent re 2012 buick lacrosse malfunction. *smd...	6 ~ 56829 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM diesel fuel was accidentally fueled into the car at a gas station having a "hybrid" pump--one having two nozzles. while...	6 ~ 67305 miles
WHEELS after starting engine and placing gear in drive the car accelerated on its own so fast that it left tire...	4 ~ 23413 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that the headlights became inoperable without warning. the vehicle...	3 ~ 66000 miles
AIR BAGS driver side seat belt buckle would not lock which renders airbags inoperable. involved my safety i considered equipment defect. dealer	3 ~ 36167 miles
SEAT BELTS 2012- buick lacrosse- 7 000 miles--while driving last week and stopped at a rest area the anchor bolt on...	3 ~ 9500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE driver was on a large freeway in traffic when the accelerator pedal broke off. driver obtained control of the vehicle...	3 ~ 14280 miles
SEATS head rest is angled too far forward - there is no way to adjust the angle (only up and down...	3 ~ 34100 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns 2012 buick lacrosse. the contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning....	3 ~ 4433 miles
SUSPENSION after starting engine and placing gear in drive the car accelerated on its own so fast that it left tire...	2 ~ 44075 miles
STRUCTURE on tow occasions while moving ahead at approx. 10 mph in front of the grocery store an individual was crossing...	2 ~ 10250 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY un smooth shifting around 30 mph causing the car to jerk or brake feels like the assist is not sensing	2 ~ 50 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick lacrosse. while driving approximately 4 mph the front sway bar on the driver...	1 ~ 66938 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2012 buick lacrosse. consumer writes in regards to wiring conduit issues. *smd the consumer stated the wiring conduit failed to...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2012 buick lacrosse. consumer writes in regards to vehicle doors issue. *smd the consumer stated the lower corner of the...	1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM vehicle instrument cluster reported traction control service needed tire pressure monitor service needed and key not detected. i pulled over...	1 ~ 34080 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE the hood began to open while the car was being driven. the car has been in the shop 7 times...	1 ~ 13653 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the "blind spots" on this vehicle are outrageous. the front seat head restraint are so big it is not possible...	1 ~ 150 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle veered to...	1 ~ 348 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that when she stopped the vehicle the driver's side...	1 ~ 1000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the radio/navigation console screen...	1 ~ 900 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the air conditioning system is defective and requires replacement of the cabin air filter every 5 000 miles. if the...	1 ~ 14000 miles

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