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201320152nd generation
One of the most reliable · most complaints: electrical
25 owner complaints, first 3 years 20–28 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2014 Toyota Avalon 1042014 Chevrolet Impala 1072014 Nissan Maxima 52
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 4,000 and 26,000 miles (6,400–42,000 km) (the middle half of the 21 complaints, of all 25 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 17V437000 (airbags), 16V651000 (airbags) and 14V317000 (electrical) done? It has 5 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?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Buick sent dealers 1811 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Battery Drain During Dinghy Towing”?
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 25 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 4K to 26K miles (6K to 42K km) on the car (21 of all 25 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
The instrument panel went blank for at least 10 seconds before resetting as though the car restarted, while driving on i95 at a speed of 65-70 mph. The car did not stall.
2014 Buick LaCrosse owner · NHTSA complaint 10650585
Problems Buick told dealers about
Buick sent dealers 1811 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Battery Drain During Dinghy Towing
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 5
- Airbags · recall issued 2017
While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.
- Airbags · recall issued 2016
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
- Electrical · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, a wiring splice in the driver's door may corrode and break, resulting in the absence of an audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened while the key is in the ignition.
Show all 5 recalls
- Brakes · recall issued 2014
The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever.
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
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Lacrosse 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,150–$3,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
Every Buick LaCrosse year. 2014 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 2014 Buick LaCrosse reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew a bit under half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 44; 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 2014 Buick LaCrosse problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (24%), airbags (20%) and lights (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Buick LaCrosse have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Buick LaCrosse get?
20 to 28 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Buick LaCrosse safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Buick LaCrosse problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 4,000 and 26,000 miles (6,400–42,000 km) (the middle half of the 21 complaints, of all 25 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2014 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 2014 Buick LaCrosse have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Buick LaCrosse cost in fuel a year?
About $2,150 to $3,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Buick LaCrosse have?
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl.
What Buick LaCrosse year is better than the 2014?
Nearby, the 2015 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (a bit under half as many complaints as the average car).
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