Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -21 City / 29 -31 HWY
Horsepower
310
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Gerald n
I get great mileage and it has plenty of power
I like everything about it So far have not had any problems great gas mileage
accountCircle amanda B
The interesting details are the Bluetooth and the satellite radio.
I love my vehicle. I had it for a few years when I bought it brand new. It runs good and it's fully loaded I love my vehicle. It has Bluetooth and satellite radio. Its clean and it rides smooth. I made the best decision by buying this vehicle. I love the color and the style. I couldn't have asked for a better car. My kids love it because it's good for traveling.
accountCircle Bhupesh S
Smooth car for everyday use.
It's the best car in its class it's comfortable to drive and has the best performance. It's good price and cheaper on gas. It is convenient decently priced for a good car. It drives smoothly and did not give me any problem with 10 inches of snow didn't even get stuck.
accountCircle Laverne P
Buick lacrosse premium with heads up & breaking cruise!
The lacrosse is a very comfortable & roomy car for tall adults. I love the power of my premium lacrosse, the heads up feature is definitely a great safety feature along with the breaking cruise, another of my favorite features in my car. My only downside in my opinion is it really sits low, have to watch a lot of areas with steep drives or street exits & entrances, with big dips! Being tall it is a bit hard to get out of sometimes, but once in/out this car is definitely made for the highway, I am currently getting 35 mpg on highway trips. Want a smooth quiet ride this is the car.
accountCircle Robin P
Its the top of the line of its class.
No problems this is a great car. Excellent driving car. Very nice inside and out. Sunroof. Sliding rear window shade. Heated seats. Navigation system. Bose stereo system throughout. Lots of bells and whistles. Handles great and drives very smoothly. Great gas mileage.
accountCircle Izaiah R
That it is a great car for work or traveling very comfortable yet somewhat of a luxurious ride.
I love the way it drives, the turns are smooth and the speed is very accurate on the digital dash all the extra features makes me feel right at home.
accountCircle Shun H
The car is stylish and drives real well.
I like the style of my vehicle and the comfort it offers. I also like the roominess of the car. I love everything about my car.
accountCircle Gloria C
I like the fact that it has 2 batteries. This is to conserve gas.
So far I have not had problems with my vehicle. It has beautiful tan leather interior. The color is unique, it is called pepper dust. It has wireless access, Sirius XM, hands free calling, car phone, OnStar, navigation, and the gas mileage is pretty good.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jacqueline H
Stays in the repair dealership!
Only 7 months old bought brand new, I have had to replace tires, the front seat passenger seat, fix both doors up front, drivers door still not fixed.
accountCircle don n
It is not passenger friendly. All the numerical details are for the driver to play around with, rather than let the passenger know miles to go with gas or miles driven.
Noisy, bulky to drive and jumpy. The engineers who designed this car should be fired. Only thing positive is It's looks.
accountCircle Anne N
It has a mind of its own. Doors lock indiscriminately, the passenger is totally locked out of info, but the driver has all this info before him when he should be driving, not looking at numbers.
The car is loaded with gadgets that make it difficult for the driver to concentrate fully on driving. No more Buicks for me.
accountCircle Elizabeth M
Buick or better known as ‘blind spot’.
There are many blind spots in this vehicle. I find myself looking multiple times before switching lanes. The trunk space is also very limited. I do not take this on vacations. It makes things such as grocery shopping difficult. Instead I rent a car. I also have had problems with the power steering. I have had multiple trips to the maintenance garage and spent more money than I would care to mention in vehicle maintenance. The speakers in the vehicle are also pretty weak. Nothing special about the sound system. It is a good purchase if you are on a budget. However, I wouldn't recommend any of the older models.
accountCircle Derrick B
People should know that my car was actually cheaper than expected.
I like that my vehicle gets great gas mileage. It comes in handy with the amount of space as well. It's also my favorite color as well, blue! I have no complaints.
accountCircle Jan B
Great buy if that is all you can afford.
Very dependable. Few problems such as water pump, leaking fluids. Very comfortable ride, but not enough headroom. Car needs better support such as struts & shocks. Love the color outside but not the interior. Plenty of. Room in the trunk, but it leaks. Poor quality. Radio.

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
310 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Preferred
310 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Essence
310 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium
310 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 Buick LaCrosse Owner Reviews

4.59
61 Reviews
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5 stars 72%
4 stars 18%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 3%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Robin P on May 17, 2021
Its the top of the line of its class.
No problems this is a great car. Excellent driving car. Very nice inside and out. Sunroof. Sliding rear window shade. Heated seats. Navigation system. Bose stereo system throughout. Lots of bells and whistles. Handles great and drives very smoothly. Great gas mileage.
accountCircle Derrick B on March 20, 2021
People should know that my car was actually cheaper than expected.
I like that my vehicle gets great gas mileage. It comes in handy with the amount of space as well. It's also my favorite color as well, blue! I have no complaints.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Virginia H.

Cameras help to park it easier. Picks up speed very quickly. Has nice looking lines. The back defrost makes it easier to remove snow and frost from the car. Five people can fit very comfortably in the car.

likeFilled Cheryl C.

Stylish inside and out, good gas mileage, comfortable seating, easy to reach and manipulate the buttons to control vehicle systems, large trunk, great sound system, nice features such as buttons on the door handles to lock and unlock the vehicle, alarm sounding if you left your keys in the vehicle.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Virginia H.

The car has a very large console in the front middle of the car. You cannot climb over from the driver's seat to the front passenger seat. There is not any CD player anymore in the vehicle. Sometimes it is hard to clean the back windows because of how deep the windows are.

dislikeFilled Cheryl C.

I do not like the feature that shuts the car off when idling. Not a big fan of the 20' wheels as the ride is not as smooth as smaller tires, several safety features that I could do without and I never use the sun roof.

Ranks #5 Large Cars by Owners

The 2017 Buick LaCrosse has an average owner rating of 4.59 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 8 other Large Cars.

1
car
4.86
2
car
4.77
5
car
4.59

Ranks #2 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Buick LaCrosse has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Large Cars.

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40 MPG
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31 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2017 Buick LaCrosse A Good Car?

Yes very good vehicle, it has front wheel drive for winter driving, seat warmer, good handling on the road.
Vivian G.
Very. Good size for simply one person. I would highly recommend the 2017 Buick lacrosse essence! Will always be a top one.
Rocio D.
Yes, it is a wonderful car with leather interior, good gas mileage, a sunroof and a smooth ride. It is reliable.
Emily N.
Yes, I think it is very good and comfortable. I can drive for two weeks on a tank of gas. I love the Sirius radio for long trips.
Kristina G.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Buick LaCrosse?

No problems noted at all, the only negative is the post at each side of the windshield blocks some view.
Vivian G.
No it does not contain any problems. It is very stable and classy. I use mine everyday for the past 1 year and a half and so far, everything is fine.
Rocio D.
It is reliable. I have not had any issues. I have kept it serviced and it has a lot of safety features.
Ida G.
Have not had any problems of any kind. It goes in for routine maintenance as per owners handbook. It a very quiet car
Linda B.

Is The 2017 Buick LaCrosse A Good Value?

I feel the lacrosse is a very good value. It has Sirius radio, OnStar, heated seats, moveable steering column up and down plus sideways.
Vivian G.
It costs around $20,000 thousand which is pretty affordable. It is of deep value and I would recommend it no matter what.
Rocio D.
It was about $38,000. It was a good value as it came with a lot of extras like heated and cooled seats. Also, a moonroof.
Natalie C.
When we bought it we paid about $25,000 for it. The other cars we looked at were much more expensive and was more car than needed
Megan M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the cost for a 2017 Buick LaCrosse key fob battery replacement?

Answer: The cost to replace the battery in the key fob on the 2017 Buick LaCrosse is between $1 to $2 for a single one or You can spend a little extra for bigger packs to have them on the ready. The size of the battery...

What's the 2017 Buick LaCrosse oil type?

Answer: The 2017 Buick LaCrosse uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 6 quarts with a filter. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your engine lubricated and it also removes dirt, sludge, and other...

What's the 2017 Buick LaCrosse battery location?

Answer: The location of the battery on the 2017 Buick LaCrosse is in the trunk, to the left and under a plastic cover. To get the cover off, there is a little switch/knob that You pull back on and then You simply take...

What are some of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse 8 speed transmission problems?

Answer: The 2017 Buick LaCrosse 8 speed transmission problems are doesn't stay in gear and delayed shift. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point....

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety