Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -25 City / 26 -36 HWY
Horsepower
182 -304
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brianna H
The car is amazing and very dependable.
The performance is good. I have very little issues and its good on gas. It has heated seats. GPS and parking assistance. I use it to go to work, take my kid to school, and run errands. I depend heavily on this car. I recommend this car to everyone.
accountCircle Carolyn C
Smart looking car that rides nice.
I do like the comfort when sitting in the car. I do not like the small trunk. It gets good gas mileage. It is smart looking too. I can go for a long ways before I need to change the oil. I like the sound system and how it sounds it is a turbo so it goes really fast.
accountCircle Jennifer B
I love the led lights on the inside of the car. The chrome trim is beautiful.
I love my 2016 Buick lacrosse. I have had no major issues with the car and it currently has over 100,000 miles on it. The gas mileage is out of this world compared to the size of the car. I usually get about 45 mpg while highway driving. I have a carseat in the backseat of the car and there is plenty of space left over. The car is very responsive and rides exceptionally well. If you are looking for a large trunk this is not the car for you. The battery is in the rear of the car causing you to lose trunk space. That is the only downfall of the car though.
accountCircle Chris O
Lacrosse: great car and comfortable ride!
I really love my Buick lacrosse. I drive a lot and the ride is quiet and smooth. I like the apple carplay feature. I have put over 200,000 miles on this car and it is still in great shape. I also like the remote start feature. The car is roomy but not too large.
accountCircle Sarah S
Buick lacrosse comfort with style and safety.
No problems comfort quiet and safe the car has ample room for back seat drivers and car seats for children window lock is a bonus with children AWD is wonderful radio is perfect and display is awesome the car is perfect for long drives good on gas and comfortable to drive.
accountCircle Gabriel B
That is it is very dependable.
My car is very reliable. My car is great on gas mileage. My car is very roomy. I wish that my car was faster than it is now. I also would like if Buick mechanical parts wouldn't be so expensive.
accountCircle Charyl Johnson
Handling snowy conditions
Handles snow with winter tires great. Very comfortable for long trips. Do not like interior controls. You have to look to find the correct control to push.
accountCircle Sharon D
The love for my Buick lacrosse.
I am so in love with my car, its very comfortable and spacious, my kids love it, I have no problems at all with it so far, if I had to buy all over again i'll choose it again.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Patty W
I really do love the backup camera.
I have degenerative disk disease and it hurts my neck getting in and out of the car because I have the seat all the way forward, if the front glass wasn't so sloped I would be ok.
accountCircle HEATHER H
It has an automatic shut off so sometimes when your sitting at the stoplight or thought a drive though it sounds like your car has died but it hasn't.
IT IS A LUXURY CAR AND IS AN EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE RIDE. I LOVE THE BACKUP CAMERA IT HAS COME IN HANDY MANY OF TIMES. I DON'T LIKE ALL THE FEATURES THOUGH ONE I DISLIKE THE MOST IS WHEN YOU GO TO GET OUT OF THE CAR THE SEAT MOVES BACK, YES THIS WOULD BE NICE IN THEORY, BUT THE SEAT DOESN'T LIKE TO MOVE BACK TO WHERE IT WAS SO EVEN JUST A QUICK RUN INTO THE STORE LEADS YOU TO HAVING TO ADJUSTING YOUR SEAT EVERY TIME. THEN at other times the seat will move up to much, it really is a no win situation. I also believe there are almost to many features on the car that are overwhelming.
accountCircle Carlee B
The color of this car allows me to not have to clean it as much.
My car is very trustworthy. This car rides very smooth, and I have not had any issues with it. This car stays pretty clean without having to wash every week. This car has good gas mileage, causing me to save money on gas. I love this car and think it would be very good for someone's first car.
accountCircle JILLIAN J
It has a handling capability that is beyond the reach of its peers. Whether it is driving at a high speed or playing at a low speed in the city, POLO has always maintained good stability and maneuverability.
The appearance is fashionable and dynamic, especially the headlights, and the LED side turn lamp is a relatively mainstream configuration recently
accountCircle Stephanie C
The heated steering wheel is my favorite feature of the car.
The vehicle is a wonderful car but it is kinda big which can make it hard to park in parking garages. The tire sensors seems to be wonky because it keeps saying our tires (which are pricey to replace) are flat but they're not and since we got it the parking assist just keeps saying it needs maintenance. I do really enjoy the heated seats and the heated steering wheel.
accountCircle Bud C
Cheap leather maintenance headache very reliable.
The performance level is great. I get great gas mileage with it. It is reliable. But the comfort is not as good as my Buick Park Avenue that I replaced with this vehicle. The leather is cheap. Under the hood everything is too crowded. It is a very difficult vehicle to replace the air filter on. As part of it is tucked under the fender,
accountCircle michael f
Good pick up and very quiet
It is great looking car. The paint is great. The vehicle is very quiet. It is very hard to get the seats adjusted right. The transmission shifts poorly. Dealer says this is normal. Large back seat. Small trunk.
accountCircle Nathan W
Great in the snow! Perfect for many driving styles!
I bought my car used with high mileage. The car still runs great handles well and is great in the snow. All of the vehicles perks are working well. The only issue I have with my vehicle is rust. There are several rust spots on the car. Due to its age the shocks and struts need replacing but it is due to age not manufacturer error. I would buy this car again and would recommend this car to anyone.

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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Base
182-304 HP 21-29 MPG 5 Seats
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Sport Touring
304 HP 21-29 MPG 5 Seats
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Leather
304 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium II
304 HP 21-29 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium I
304 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Buick LaCrosse Owner Reviews

4.49
89 Reviews
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5 stars 63%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 0%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Paula H on June 3, 2021
Comfortable and rides well.
I like the way it drive but do like the cruise on it. The heated seats are fair but I owned a 2008 impala ss that I like the heated seats better. Love the color and the comfort of the seas. The back seat is roomy and seems comfortable for passengers.
accountCircle Nancy S on May 5, 2021
I love the “but buzzer” which indicates a drift to left or right of lane!
I love my Buick lacrosse. I purchased after riding in the back seat of neighbor’s car and found it completely roomy and comfortable. The safety features are what sold me on this car. I appreciate receiving monthly updates re: tire pressure, life of oil etc. Comfort and style were appreciated.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled David D.

The vehicle is large enough that it is very comfortable on the road, and the seats are very comfortable. It has sufficient trunk space to carry our luggage and supplies. The car can also be managed by using the Buick cell phone app.

likeFilled Kodi K.

Great reliability, no major issues since purchasing new. Very comfortable ride on the road. Roomy front, back, and trunk. Reasonable gas mileage for the vehicle size and engine size. Great technology package, holds up to date with new vehicles.

likeFilled Carole B.

Very stylish sedan. Comfortable. Luxurious. Great navigation and electronic systems. Low maintenance. Good gas mileage. Roomy jockey box. Back seat has great legroom, separate air vents and is unusually comfortable. Sunroof. Quiet. Keyless and automatic locks. Just a great car and priced well below its value.

likeFilled Ned N.

This care have plenty of room and many nice additional features like heated leather seats, touchscreen navigation, and XM radio. The care has good power plus the v6 ensures that you can get where you trying to go. From the outside the car just sharp without drawing too much attention.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled David D.

The rear headrests protrude into the view using the rear view mirror, which I resolved by removing the head rests. The trunk is very deep, and the part of the trunk up against the back seats is hard to reach from the rear of the car.

dislikeFilled Kodi K.

Expensive repairs and basic maintenance compared to other vehicles owned. Does not insulate from road noise exceptionally well. Minor trim pieces on vehicles interior are easily damaged/dislocated. Noticeable panel gap in some locations, build quality not 10/10.

dislikeFilled Carole B.

I can honestly say I cannot think of a con for this vehicle. Nothing I would change. The only thing might be a slight blind spot In the front and the floor mats are somewhat difficult to remove and replace for cleaning.

dislikeFilled Ned N.

As for the cons of this vehicle, the v6 engine is not the best on gas and if your more environmentally cautious you might want a smaller engine. Also after this year model the redesigned the car for the newer models which I think looks nice then the older one.

Ranks #6 Large Cars by Owners

The 2016 Buick LaCrosse has an average owner rating of 4.51 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 9 other Large Cars.

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4.75
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4.65
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4.49

Ranks #3 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Buick LaCrosse has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #3 of 9 other Large Cars.

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30 MPG
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30 MPG
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28 MPG

Is The 2016 Buick LaCrosse A Good Car?

Yes somewhat, it is comfortable on the inside but too many minor issues. We have the hybrid model so it is good on gas. I don't know if I'd call it a great car though.
Amerrah G.
Very good vehicle, best driving vehicle ever had. The heated seats come in handy during winter since it has leather seats.
wayne l.
It's pretty decent. It drives pretty smoothly, I like the look of the car...it's not too big nor is it too small. It runs well and doesn't require a lot of maintenance.
Nic R.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Buick LaCrosse?

Yes, belt issues. Water pump problems, tire pressure is always off. Not major issues but many small things that are constantly popping up!
Amerrah G.
It has been very reliable, computer will give you wrong tire position when one is low on air, need to check every one with gauge.
wayne l.
It's a pretty reliable vehicle. However, the body of the car seems easily breakable. After a little fender, the whole front bumper very easily just came off. The repair was quick, however, and now... Read More
I C.

Is The 2016 Buick LaCrosse A Good Value?

I bought it slightly used for 9500. I think I paid too much. I would not pay this amount again... Not a good deal.
Amerrah G.
I paid $18000 when it was bought two years ago which was around $4000 under retail book. Got great deal on it.
wayne l.
It seems to cost around 20K at the moment according to online sources. That's a pretty reasonable price for the vehicle and I'd be willing to pay upwards of 26K for it.
Jessica A.

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What kind of oil does the 2016 Buick LaCrosse take?

Answer: The 2016 Buick LaCrosse uses SAE 5W-30 oil in the engine. Buick recommends that You use synthetic oil every time that You need to change it. There are two main types of oil that You can find on the market...

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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety