2010 Buick Lacrosse Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 189 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Buick Lacrosse overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCKS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10913765 — filed 10/04/2016
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10788267 — filed 11/04/2015
“APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING A BUICK LACROSSE I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE THE VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED OR IDLE. SHORTLY AFTER…”NHTSA complaint 10777791 — filed 09/25/2015
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Buick Lacrosse have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2010 Buick Lacrosse: 44 of 189 complaints on file (23.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2010 Buick Lacrosse have in total?
189 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
