2007 Buick LaCrosse Reliability
The 2007 Buick LaCrosse has 250 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and electrical system. Compared with nearby LaCrosse model years (2005–2009), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the LaCrosse's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
250
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
8
Complaints citing a crash
18
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Buick LaCrosse complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2007 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 125 | 50% |
| Electrical system | 75 | 30% |
| Steering | 22 | 9% |
| Air bags | 18 | 7% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 10 | 4% |
| Engine | 9 | 4% |
| Visibility / wipers | 8 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3% |
2007 Buick LaCrosse recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V419000 | Oct 31, 2006 | Fuel system — storage | On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank. |
| 09E005000 | Feb 17, 2009 | Steering | Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. A potential… |
| 14V355000 | Jun 23, 2014 | Electrical system — ignition | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.… |
| 15V519000 | Aug 14, 2015 | Exterior lighting — headlights | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby LaCrosse years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year LaCrosse analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 315 | 5 | Exterior lighting | Avoid |
| 2006 | 299 | 4 | Exterior lighting | Caution |
| 2007 (this page) | 250 | 4 | Exterior lighting | Caution |
| 2008 | 251 | 2 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2009 | 106 | 2 | Exterior lighting | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Buick LaCrosse
- Lights: check headlights (low and high), brake lights and turn signals; condensation inside the housings is worth noting.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Buick LaCrosse reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Buick LaCrosse reliable?
The 2007 Buick LaCrosse has 250 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and electrical system. Compared with nearby LaCrosse model years (2005–2009), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the LaCrosse's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2007 Buick LaCrosse problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Buick LaCrosse are exterior lighting (125), electrical system (75), steering (22), air bags (18). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2007 Buick LaCrosse, including 06V419000 (fuel system — storage) and 09E005000 (steering). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Buick LaCrosse compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 299 complaints and 4 recalls (caution); the 2008 has 251 complaints and 2 recalls (avoid). The 2007 has 250 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Buick LaCrosse?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 LaCrosse, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.