Model year guide

2016 Buick lacrosse

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Buick lacrosse is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2016 Buick lacrosse — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Buick lacrosse at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints46
Combined21 mpg
Typical price$16,333

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2016 Buick lacrosse recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #16V651000 · 08/09/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. I…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, C…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V437000 · 10/07/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cad…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 Buick lacrosse common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2016 Buick lacrosse MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 Buick lacrosse worth?

Low
$12,995
Typical price
$16,333
High
$19,230

From 8 comparable 2016 Buick lacrosse listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Buick lacrosse costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,150
Total$17,900
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($16,333) with the same model 5 model-years older ($13,185), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Buick lacrosse trims & engines on record

Trims
Sport Touring · Touring · Base · Leather
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl

2016 Buick lacrosse vehicles on record

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2016 Buick lacrosse — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Buick lacrosse have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Buick lacrosse. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick lacrosse?

Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, air bags, power train.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Buick lacrosse get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Buick lacrosse at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway).

How much is a 2016 Buick lacrosse worth?

Comparable 2016 Buick lacrosse listings run roughly $12,995–$19,230, typically around $16,333 (from 8 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.