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2014 Buick Lacrosse Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 63 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2014 Buick Lacrosse

The 2014 Buick Lacrosse shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
63
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Buick Lacrosse (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Buick dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V651000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V437000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V240000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V317000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V092000
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Most Common Problems — 2014 Buick Lacrosse

Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
12
Steering
12
Air Bags
7
Unknown Or Other
6
Exterior Lighting
5
Power Train
4
Wheels
3
Seat Belts
2
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Buick Lacrosse — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

2010 189 complaints 2011 169 complaints 2012 205 complaints 2013 128 complaints 2014 63 complaints 2015 44 complaints 2016 46 complaints 2017 34 complaints 2018 12 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010, 2012 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Buick Lacrosse

Is the 2014 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Buick Lacrosse has 5 recalls and 63 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Lacrosse have?
The 2014 Buick Lacrosse has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Lacrosse?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2014 Buick Lacrosse are: Electrical System, Steering, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2014 Buick Lacrosse safe to buy?
The 2014 Buick Lacrosse has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Buick Lacrosse should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Buick Lacrosse are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010, 2012.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.