CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Buick Lacrosse has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 7 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (157 reports).
2006 Buick Lacrosse recalls
Headlights May Fail to Turn On, Raising Crash Risk
The headlamp driver module, a part that controls the headlights and daytime running lights, can overheat and fail.
Most common 2006 Buick Lacrosse problems
Problem areas named in the 299 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 157 |
| Electrical System | 83 |
| Air Bags | 38 |
| Steering | 26 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
What owners report
Vehicle rear-ended at high rate of speed. Impact included rollover. Driver was buckled but seatbelt and/or seat failure and no air bag deployment for either occupant. Serious bodily injury occurred. Vehicle on hold pending further police investigation and scene reconstruction by multiple agencies.
So many issues with the Buick. Made of glass. First I had no coolant line and I took it to be inspected before at, Baumen Ford and they said everything was fine with it. Turns out needed new coolant line, head gasket, timing cover, and switch. 5 new tires, rebuilt transmission, epc solenoid, transmission lines, rear pivot, left front wheel barring, formed band, and many many more. Currently with everything replaced and more that I havenât listed/canât state because donât know the term. Already Has costed me 10k. And still have issues, with the APP, code P1125, P2120, P2138, & C0240. Need to inspect these car Models from 2003-2009 as they all have similar issues and nothing has been don
The contact owns a 2006 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the headlights activated, the front driverâs and passengerâs side low-beam headlights intermittently failed to remain illuminated, making it difficult to see the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the HDM headlamp driver module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced the NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was no
The contact owns a 2006 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlamps failed to properly illuminate the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lightning) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
2006 Buick Lacrosse questions
Does the 2006 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 Buick Lacrosse: Headlights May Fail to Turn On, Raising Crash Risk; Electrical System:Ignition; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Lacrosse?
Based on 299 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (157), Electrical System (83), Air Bags (38).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Buick Lacrosse has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.