How Long Do Buick LaCrosses Last? (Miles & Years)
Buick LaCrosses can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 1,958 used LaCrosses for sale in the US, 20.5% have passed 150,000 miles and 3.9% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 5% are past 200,000 miles and 0.7% past 250,000, at a median of 118,124 miles.
At the roughly 10,900 miles a year typical of 10-year-old LaCrosses on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 18 years.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 1,958 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Buick LaCrosse mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used LaCrosses | 1,958 | 109,948 | 20.5% | 3.9% | 0.6% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 1,525 | 118,124 | 25.1% | 5% | 0.7% |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Median miles by model year
| Model year | Age | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 75,047 | 81 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 84,868 | 79 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | 86,433 | 236 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | 109,381 | 151 |
| 2015 | 11 yrs | 111,695 | 169 |
| 2014 | 12 yrs | 117,813 | 190 |
| 2013 | 13 yrs | 116,488 | 148 |
| 2012 | 14 yrs | 121,808 | 157 |
| 2011 | 15 yrs | 121,569 | 110 |
| 2010 | 16 yrs | 114,344 | 131 |
| 2008 | 18 yrs | 124,636 | 48 |
| 2007 | 19 yrs | 117,307 | 48 |
| 2006 | 20 yrs | 137,472 | 54 |
Buick LaCrosse years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2012 (12 of 196 listed), 2013 (12 of 191 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 as years to avoid. The cleanest records belong to 2015, 2016 and 2017. See the full Buick LaCrosse years to avoid and the best Buick LaCrosse years.
Common problems on high-mileage LaCrosses
- Engine stalls without warning while driving (2008–2018) — owner reports between 1,345 and 180,000 miles
- Power steering loss while driving (2011–2016) — owner reports between 23,098 and 106,000 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Buick LaCrosse model years: equipment (8,465), electrical system (4,550), engine and engine cooling (2,325).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Buick LaCrosse last?
Buick LaCrosses can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 1,958 used LaCrosses for sale in the US, 20.5% have passed 150,000 miles and 3.9% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 5% are past 200,000 miles and 0.7% past 250,000, at a median of 118,124 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 233,228 miles.
How many years does a Buick LaCrosse last?
At the roughly 10,900 miles a year typical of 10-year-old LaCrosses on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 18 years. 1,525 of the 1,958 LaCrosses listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 25.1% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Buick LaCrosse?
20.5% of used LaCrosses for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 25.1% among examples 10+ years old (median 118,124 miles). Fewer LaCrosses make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Buick LaCrosse years last the longest?
The 2012 and 2013 model years have the most LaCrosses still for sale past 200,000 miles (12 and 12 listings respectively). Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 as years to avoid, with 2015, 2016 and 2017 showing the cleanest records.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage LaCrosses?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include engine stalls without warning while driving (2008–2018), reported at 1,345–180,000 miles and power steering loss while driving (2011–2016), reported at 23,098–106,000 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
What is the average mileage of a used Buick LaCrosse for sale?
The median used Buick LaCrosse for sale has 109,948 miles; one in ten has more than 172,874. Based on 1,958 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 1,958 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03