2005 Buick LaCrosse Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -20 City / 27 -29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
200 -240
Seats
5 -6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alphrena P
It is safe and looks great! It is roomy for family travel.
My car has lots of room. It has limited blind spots, so it is easy to drive. Great gas mileage!
accountCircle Mone C
Heated seats, CD player, great on gas.
Great car overall. Runs good on gas can go everywhere on a tank. Very comfortable seats and the car is very spacious. Drives smooth and quite.
accountCircle Todd P
That's that is very fun to drive has a very good stereo has transmission.
No complaints. It's a reliable and fun car to drive. My family works for general motors so that's all we drive.
accountCircle Cindy H
It was given to me from my father after my mother passed. It's the only car they ever kept past 40000 miles.
My vehicle is quiet, efficient and has a gentle ride. It is getting old and needs replacement
accountCircle Julia M
The best car I have ever owned.
No complaints. This vehicle has been the best I have owned. I like the size. There have been no major expenses to repair this vehicle.
accountCircle Jay R
It has amazing leather interior.
Runs great, needs shocks and struts. Could use a new muffler but it is not really needed. Has some scratches and one dent.
accountCircle William S
It is definitely worth the money.
Drives well and is comfortable. Gas mileage could be a little better. Has a moon roof that we seldom use. Still is an attractive vehicle after all these years,.
accountCircle Michael A
It's a salvage title.That reduces the value by almost half.
What's there to say,It's a 13 year old car,it runs good because I've put a lot into it.I've replaced several sensors and modules,It's expensive work.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Molly M
Nice ac system and it has all kinds of controls and automatic buttons.
It has too much cosmetic damage. It is reliable for getting me back and forth places and the ac is awesome but it is outdated. For anybody trying to get this vehicle I need to warn you that it is not very good on gas, the brakes wear out easily, and you may want to look into getting a newer version of a Buick if that is your type of thing.
accountCircle Greg B
Needs Constant Maintenance and isn't very easy to work on
It requires a lot of maintenance, it is a big car overall. It isn't compact, hard to work on.
accountCircle Melinda C
Comfortable /luxurious driving car.
Been a great car gets me from points a-b with no problems. Prices on parts are not outrageous when they have been needed. However rear view mirror fell off this summer and I have tried 3 times to put it back on with recommended kits from parts store and it has been unsuccessful each time. It's a comfortable ride and with just the normal maintenance oil changes and normal wear and tear it is been a great choice for me.
accountCircle Nathan w
Others should know that my car is very large thus making it difficult to park and maneuver.
I like that my vehicle seems to be well-made and looks fairly good for an older car. However, there are more things I dislike about my car. I dislike how large it is and that it does not get good gas mileage. The size makes it very difficult to park.
accountCircle Morgan M
The Mile High Buick Lacrosse
I currently drive a 2005 Buick Lacrosse and have had it for about 2 years. It was given to me by my grandma with very few problems, but a high mileage of 99,000. Since having it the miles are now 130,000 and I have had to fix several problems over the years. I got a new battery and new tires last year, this year I had to pay for repairs because the check engine light was on. The car currently has no AC but I am thankful for working windows. I have one more repair to fix on the passenger side mirror. Other than that, the car is fairly reliable. I do a lot of driving and even though it has high mileage I make sure to keep up with oil changes. It runs good and I will eventually trade it in for a newer vehicle. The car features leather seats, and a car lighter so I am able to connect an FM transmitter to listen to music from my phone while driving which I love.
accountCircle Elizabeth W
It's a good car it just needs work.
My car is a 2005 Buick lacrosse cxs I have owned it a little over a year. I bought it off of someone that ended up ripping me off. And all I have had to do is fix it. As of right now it needs a power steering put and a water pump. It has a brand new battery and semi new tires.
accountCircle Emily G
Eh, it is transportation.
Its an older model and pretty out of date. Its had a ton of issues since I bought it. A bent axle, 2 oil leaks, overheating issue, issues with a crank switch. Plus you need to get the headlights changed at a garage. Decent gas miles but not the best.
accountCircle Jennifer G
Beautiful and classic car. Dependable yet stylish.
Comfortable ride. Plenty of room. Updated features for the year produced. Minimal maintenance. Smooth driving. Sunroof. Doesn''t speed up very quickly. Handles in inclement weather well. Large storage inside. CD player. Nice automatic features. Visually appealing. Large trunk.

Buick LaCrosse Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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CX
200 HP 25-25 MPG 5-6 Seats
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CXL
200 HP 25-25 MPG 5-6 Seats
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CXS
240 HP 23-25 MPG 5-6 Seats
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2005 Buick LaCrosse Owner Reviews

4.05
92 Reviews
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5 stars 40%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 21%
2 stars 5%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Mone T on May 24, 2021
Great on gas. I love the way the seats can be adjusted. Very roomy car.
It's a very great car. It runs great on gas, I can go anywhere on a tank of gas. And it does not cost a lot to fill the tank. The seats are very comfortable and I love the seat adjustments. The car is very spacious and has a great size trunk. My whole family fits with all our luggage.
accountCircle Evelyn M on March 27, 2021
I really do like my car just has to have the money to keep it maintained.
Very smooth ride and comfortable. Not bad on gas for a bigger car. No major problems. I did not buy it new it was used. I did have to replace a catalytic converter twice. Overall a great car. Right now I am having some issues with the speedometer not working. It tells me I am going 120 when I am going 70. The gears are shifting a little harder than normal so I have put transmission fluid and its stopped. Hope I don't need a new one.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Marge A.

Well made and loaded with options, back seat folds down for extra space in the trunk, great gas mileage, good engine, good pick up speed, very roomy for the backseat passengers, very nice audio system.

likeFilled Kimberly G.

Love how smooth the car drives on the highway. Came with leather interior which is great because of my young boys. Has amazing safety features. Love the alarm system the car came with. Also had a sunroof.

likeFilled Valerie R.

Runs great, has a strong motor, and I have rarely put any money on it expect for oil changes and some new tires. Great car! It is very long and spacious in the back seat so riders can ride comfortable.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Marge A.

When the driver's seat position is in a comfortable position to drive you cannot get out of the driver's seat easily, you have to put the seat all the way back and lift your legs to get out of the driver's seat, the glove box is extremely small.

dislikeFilled Kimberly G.

The vehicle was a 6 cylinder so it ate gas. When parked in a parking lot and the sun beat on the car the leather seats would be way too hot had to cover them with towels. I wish the mirrors were a little bit bigger, they're too many blind spots.

dislikeFilled Valerie R.

It seems like the exhaust is damaged, and continues to get damage, rust can build in the bottom due to it being so low to the ground. I have not really had a lot of issues with this car. So I really cannot complain.

Ranks #8 Large Cars by Owners

The 2005 Buick LaCrosse has an average owner rating of 4.05 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 11 other Large Cars.

1
car
2005 Buick Park Avenue
4.61
2
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2005 Toyota Avalon
4.55
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2005 Buick LaCrosse
4.05

Ranks #5 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Buick LaCrosse has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #5 of 11 other Large Cars.

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2005 Toyota Avalon
31 MPG
2
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2005 Chevrolet Impala
30 MPG
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2005 Buick LaCrosse
27 MPG

Is The 2005 Buick LaCrosse A Good Car?

Yes. Very smooth driving and very comfortable seating. The dual climate controls are wonderful. It is very roomy inside. The trunk is big. The sunroof does not leak at all and makes it seem bigger.
Jodi S.
Yes, considering it is age. But it also only had 38,000 miles on it, and I have replaced many old parts.
missty c.
Yes it drives well and is good in most weather. I have only ever had a problem when driving in a blizzard.
Catherine M.
I really like it. I purchased it used in 2011 with only 36,000 miles. Nice leather and super smooth ride.
Kathy M.
Yes, it runs good, not a lot of issues especially for an old car. Very reliable and perfect size for me and my kids.
Charles L.
Yes. It’s plush and roomy. Handles well. Gas mileage isn't all that great, but we inherited the car from mother in law who did not drive much, so very low mileage.
Princess H.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Buick LaCrosse?

Yes. So far it has been very reliable. Besides the general maintenance which I believe is very important for all vehicles. The only issue is cracks in the dashboard.
Jodi S.
Knocking on wood, at the moment there are no problems and it has been reliable as much as any elderly vehicle, if not more.
missty c.
Yes it is reliable. The only thing with it and it might just be my car but the check engine light goes on and off randomly. I have brought it in to be checked when it comes on and they check it and... Read More
Catherine M.
Yes! I have had just regular maintenance, oil changes, tires and I have had to put in a new water pump. The car is showing year, leather is cracking, the dashboard is also and the back windows need... Read More
Kathy M.
Yes, the only problem I've really had was with the meter, it does not show an accurate mph reading..
Jessica B.
We have had no problems. The car is in great shape, and we have it maintained regularly. It doesn't handle too well in the snow and ice, though.
Martha S.

Is The 2005 Buick LaCrosse A Good Value?

I believe it is around 6 thousand dollars. The car is in very good shape except for the cracks in the dashboard. I will be looking into cover for it.
Jodi S.
Blue book is probably only about 3,000, but I have had about 2000 of work done over the last couple of years. Insurance is really reasonable if you have an elderly car.
missty c.
Mine was used for $2000. It was a good value, I have had it for about 4 years now and haven't had any significant problems.
Catherine M.
It cost me $11,000 when I purchased it and over the years it has not cost too much. I think I have definitely gotten my money's worth.
Kathy M.
I got my 2005 Buick LaCrosse for only $2,000. It values at $4,000 I believe. I could sell it for double I bought it for which is good. But the value of the car isn't very much.
Marcus R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 Buick LaCrosse transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: The 2005 Buick LaCrosse transmission fluid capacity iS7.4 quarts. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the...

What's the 2005 Buick LaCrosse coolant capacity?

Answer: The 2005 Buick LaCrosse holds 11.6 quarts of coolant. If You need to do a coolant change on the vehicle then You will first need to open the hood and find the radiator. It will be in front of the engine...

What's the 2005 Buick LaCrosse blower motor fuse location?

Answer: The 2005 Buick LaCrosse does not have a blower motor fuse but it does have a blower control module. The module can be found inside the right side instrument panel insulator. It is found behind the dashboard on...

What type of antifreeze does my 2005 Buick LaCrosse use?

Answer: The type of antifreeze the 2005 Buick LaCrosse uses is dex-cool extended life 50/50. You will come across many issues with an engine. A spark plug may come off, causing engine issues. A gasket may become loose...
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Safety & Reliability

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Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety