2008 Buick Lacrosse Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
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 250 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Buick Lacrosse overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10679250 — filed 01/27/2015
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE FLAMES EXTINGUISHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10677049 — filed 01/21/2015
“2008 BUICK LACROSSE. KEYS GOT STUCK IN IGNITION AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICES…”NHTSA complaint 10661744 — filed 01/06/2015
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Buick Lacrosse have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Buick Lacrosse: 76 of 250 complaints on file (30.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Buick Lacrosse have in total?
250 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 6 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.
