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Buick Lacrosse 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

315Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting86 complaints

86 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V519000.

Electrical System84 complaints

84 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V355000.

Steering51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes38 complaints

38 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V156000.

Air Bags34 complaints

34 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V417000.

Power Train19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V156000Reported April 20, 2005 - 61,594 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 61,594 vehicles across all affected models.

06V417000Reported October 31, 2006 - 794 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 794 vehicles across all affected models.

14V355000Reported June 23, 2014 - 3,141,731 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,141,731 vehicles across all affected models.

15V519000Reported August 14, 2015 - 429,170 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 429,170 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20041
200529
200616
200711
200810
200916
201021
201110
20127
201311
201461
201546
201645
201711
20187
20195
20203
20211
20221
20231
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.