2011 Buick LaCrosse Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -19 City / 26 -30 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
182 -280
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brantley Y
A pretty powerful and luxurious vehicle.
Very comfortable and has a nice sound system. Also has a good amount of horsepower and it easy to keep clean. I have not had any problems thus far with the vehicle, but I have only had the car for a few months now. It has 105 k miles and still seems to be in great shape.
accountCircle Michael G
Lifelong Buick for long commutes.
I love it. Stay on top of maintenance and it is amazing. Luxury feel. I love the strip lighting on the dash and the warm blue interior lights. Someday I'll update, but for now, I love it. I have heard that Buicks are the best to own, I now believe it.
accountCircle Sherry J
That its clean inside and outside.. And it has low miles.
I like the color and leather seats. I like the sunroof and also the heated seats. I like that there is enough room in the trunk.
accountCircle Sandy J
I like the night lights on the dash at night.
This car gets great mileage. It is really comfortable. It is a beautiful car and we get a lot of comments and questions about how it performs. There is plenty of legroom front and back. It stays clean looking for a long time. We love our lacrosse and it has not had and problems. We get the oil change as needed.
accountCircle Diane R
The vehicle is luxurious and not overly priced.
The problem I have is the driver's blind spot. The curve of the car sometimes prevents you from seeing the car a little behind you on the left. The best part is that it is very good on gas. We've also not had any major mechanical problems with it. People will ask me what type of car it is because it is nice.
accountCircle Kelly J
Great for family traveling, working, and reliable.
My car rides very smooth. So far the parts to repair my vehicle are reasonably priced. It is comfortable for my family of three. It is also safe and has a camera for when I am backing up. It's great on gas and its reliable. I love that it has up to date features.
accountCircle Deborah C
Comfortable and safe and stylish.
My lacrosse has been very reliable. It is extremely comfortable and has a lot of safety features. I would definitely recommend this car and would probably buy another one. It is also very stylish and is also very roomy. The trunk is also quite large. It is a wonderful car.
accountCircle Steve L
Looking for a safe, reliable and good looking car? Buy this one!
This thing is a boat in a great way! I have never felt more safe, cool and comfortable in any of my vehicles! The rear camera is a great help. Parallel parking is a breeze. Sirius radio capability is also a plus. The sound system in this car is legit! . The drive is quiet and quick.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle hector c
Do not buy this car under any circumstances, period
Dumb looking car low gas mileage tires bad and rims falling apart
accountCircle Kaye B
The gas consumption is horrible!
My vehicle was the new model with several problems. Fortunately the majority of problems were covered by warranty. I honestly believe we could have got rid of it using the lemon law. However, I loved the body style and just continued to repair the car.
accountCircle Ian R
The car works fine and gets me from point a to point.
It does not have air conditioning and the speakers are don't sound very good. It also does not have a place to put in the auxiliary cord. Also one of the windows does not go backup when trying to put it up.
accountCircle Nadine D
Buick almost a decade later.
My vehicle has had a lot of mechanical issues since purchase. It overheats hates long distance driving and makes noises. I do like the space and interior design and that is why I do not want to trade or sell her. Buick is also reliable in research although the recalls on my vehicle are still coming in.
accountCircle Tina D
Ups and downs of Buick LaCrosse
This car is big and roomy inside. It rides really smooth. The biggest downfall is that it seems to have many blind spots because of the position of the rear window. It is Equipped with Bluetooth and also OnStar navigation. It also has an aux connection.
accountCircle Tammy D
Good car especially for the highway.
Needs more power so all of them should be v6 instead of 4 cylinder to carry the weight of the car. Also had to replaced timing at 120,000 miles.
accountCircle Joshua L
I like the wood trim interior but the chrome trim interior is falling off.
It is an okay car. It looks nice but it has some mechanical problems. Also it is an old lady car. Overall I wouldn’t buy another but it is good for now. General Motors has always made some decent cars but I’d say this is not the one. The mechanical problems is pretty serious stuff in the engine so it’ll be expensive to fix.
accountCircle Garrett N
Very reliable and good gas mileage.
It is a very smooth car but it has its problem from time to time just like every other car but it is reliable and looks pretty good. We have two build and they done us very well. And the interior light make the interior very stylish. The gas mileage is very significant and filling up the tank is not to much money.

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
182-280 HP 20-23 MPG 5 Seats
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CXL
280 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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CXS
280 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Buick LaCrosse Owner Reviews

4.20
121 Reviews
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5 stars 47%
4 stars 34%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 3%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Bill on December 20, 2021
Owner
Orig. Owner now at 145k miles, still have orig. Brakes. Replaced A/c compressor @ 45k & 100k, and water pump at 60k. Orig. Suspension looks fine but always pops in cold weather before car is driven a few miles, sometime continues longer; what’s up with that?
accountCircle And T on June 17, 2021
The one car that is worth buying again.
Overall no major issues, there is a cosmetic issue after being 9 years old the chrome window trim has a tendency to pop off where the two doors meet. Pops back on and could use some new adhesive! Radio still sounds clear, could use another cup holder possibly on the doors? Rides smoothly and is comfortable to ride in.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Billy D.

It is extremely comfortable and it is very smooth when driving on the road. The sound system is amazing and I haven't had any major problems until recently. The trunk is extremely spacious and has room for more than any car I have seen that size.

likeFilled Crystal M.

Pro. I have two kids. The back set is roomy for them. No transmission issues. I HAD A JEEP that always had trans. Issues. I feel the car is safe. My 14 year old son will more and likely get this car when he hears his driver's license in two years. Con. Gas mileage. My jeep had better mileage. I feel I have a blind spot on the passenger side. I am short so I know that makes a difference.

likeFilled Deborah C.

It has been very reliable and is comfortable to drive. It has a lot of safety features and looks nice. It is gas mileage is good and I like to drive it I would highly recommend this car and would purchase another one.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Billy D.

I just started to have a or of problems around the 80,000 mile mark. The battery is having trouble turning over even after getting a replace and a tune up and the leather peels very soon after getting it.

dislikeFilled Crystal M.

Blind spot on the passage side, back right. I often don't feel confrontational switching lanes by looking over my right shoulder. Gas mileage is not the best but it could be better. NO OTHER COMPLAINTS. I LIKE THE CAR.

dislikeFilled Deborah C.

Has a few issues with the sensors and also the airbag sensors. Cannot seem to find some of the sensor issues so it has been annoying not to be able to get that corrected. Overall it is a good automobile.

Ranks #3 Large Cars by Owners

The 2011 Buick LaCrosse has an average owner rating of 4.37 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 9 other Large Cars.

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2011 Toyota Avalon
4.47
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2011 Ford Taurus
4.37
2
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2011 Buick Lucerne
4.37
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Tie
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2011 Buick LaCrosse
4.35

Ranks #4 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Buick LaCrosse has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Large Cars.

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2011 Hyundai Genesis
30 MPG
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2011 Toyota Avalon
29 MPG
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2011 Buick LaCrosse
27 MPG

Is The 2011 Buick LaCrosse A Good Car?

Yes. I love the way it handles on the road. The interior is aesthetic and clean. It handles well in snow and rain. The engine is powerful but I have to say; the gas mileage sucks.
Joshua S.
Yes, the Buick lacrosse is a very reliable vehicle. It is a front wheel drive car that is better than most in the snow because of its heavy body. The inside is very sharp and clean looking. It has not... Read More
Brittany D.
Yes, the Buick lacrosse is a good vehicle. I have been able to rely on it through the hottest summers and coldest winter days.
Rayshawnda G.
Yes the Buick lacrosse is a good vehicle. I have enjoyed driving it and it has served me well. It is comfortable and dependable.
DEBORAH C.
I believe this car is a good vehicle. It drives smooth, is ok on gas, and I haven't had to pay for many repairs.
Julie Ann T.
I think it's a very good vehicle. Low maintenance, very safe. Some unfortunate sightlines/blindsides. Good gas mileage.
Christina L.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Buick LaCrosse?

It is a very reliable car. The only major problems we have had with it are from accidents caused by deer or other drivers. The only complaint we have is that the gas mileage has gone down.
Joshua S.
The Buick lacrosse is very reliable in all types of weather. It does not have any mechanical problems and it is very easy to take care of.
Brittany D.
I have not had any problems with my car. It is a used car but still very reliable. I only have to keep up with routine maintenance like oil changes.
Rayshawnda G.
Yes, I have not had any major issues with the Buick lacrosse since I bought it and I maintain it regularly.
DEBORAH C.
The only repairs I have had to do are the water pump, and alternator. Brakes replaced only from wear and tear. I try and keep up with all the recommended maintenance.
Julie Ann T.
As stated previously, low maintenance, so that would mean reliable, right? As stated before, it has some unfortunate sightlines/sidelines, so that would mean small problems, right?
Abbey P.

Is The 2011 Buick LaCrosse A Good Value?

The cost was like 10,000. We bought it used and it has been reliable for our family over the last several years. I think the value is good.
Joshua S.
I bought it used for $15,000 with 30,000 miles on it and it is been great no issues at all. I personally think it is a great value.
Brittany D.
The Buick lacrosse comes at a good value. It looks like a car on the expensive side which is a plus being that it is not that expensive.
Rayshawnda G.
Yes it is a good value. Considering the costs of cars, the Buick lacrosse was worth every penny I paid for it.
DEBORAH C.
I bought it used for $13000 which is fair. Buick is reliable so I feel I can trust that this car will last me for a couple more years.
Julie Ann T.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the price to replace converter on my 2011 Buick lacrosse

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What's the 2011 Buick LaCrosse engine oil type?

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How do i reset the check engine light on 2011 Buick LaCrosse?

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Safety & Reliability

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