The Lemon Index
200620081st generation
30 owner complaints, first 3 years 20–21 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2007 Toyota Avalon 1772007 Chevrolet Impala 662007 Nissan Maxima 39
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2007 Buick LaCrosse
- Headlights79 complaintsmostly at 58,000–100,000 miles (93,000–161,000 km)
- Engine stalling17 complaintsmostly at 46,000–85,000 miles (73,000–137,000 km)
Specific parts named in the 250 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Buick LaCrosse (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 3,700 and 46,000 miles (6,000–73,000 km) (the middle half of the 24 complaints, of all 30 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 15V519000 (lights), 14V355000 (electrical) and 09E005000 (steering) done? It has 4 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any steering noise, wander or power-steering warning? Has the steering rack or pump been replaced?
- Buick sent dealers 858 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Concerns with clunk noise from front of vehicle turning maneuver / steering wheel rotation.*jb…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Buick's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 30 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 45K miles (6K to 73K km) on the car (24 of all 30 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
2007 Buick LaCrosse. Consumer expresses discontent regarding recall repairs and service.
2007 Buick LaCrosse owner · NHTSA complaint 10323191
More owner reports
2007 Buick LaCrosse sedan. Consumer states major safety defect. Consumer reports while driving the engine shut down 3 times for no apparent reason
NHTSA complaint 10334834
Dash board does not light up properly on 2007 Buick lacross. Danger in not being able to read gauges because can't see needles indicating where you free for speed, temperature and fuel gauge.
NHTSA complaint 10203628
Problems Buick told dealers about
Buick sent dealers 858 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Concerns with clunk noise from front of vehicle turning maneuver / steering wheel rotation.*jb…
- Power steering moan or groan noise while driving
- Overview of steering system noises
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 4
- Lights · recall issued 2015
In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
- Electrical · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may caus.
- Steering · recall issued 2009
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIO…
Show all 4 recalls
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedLoss of headlights2017–2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side — · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,850–$3,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl.
Every Buick LaCrosse year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2007 Buick LaCrosse reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 71; 100 is average, lower is better). The Buick LaCrosse year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2015.
What are the most common 2007 Buick LaCrosse problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (17%), steering (17%) and tires (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Buick LaCrosse have?
4 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Buick LaCrosse get?
20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Buick LaCrosse problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 3,700 and 46,000 miles (6,000–73,000 km) (the middle half of the 24 complaints, of all 30 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2007 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2007 Buick LaCrosse have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Buick LaCrosse cost in fuel a year?
About $2,850 to $3,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Buick LaCrosse have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl.
What Buick LaCrosse year is better than the 2007?
Nearby, the 2006 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about half as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2015 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works