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2013 Buick Lacrosse Eassist
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
125 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 27, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Electrical system problems dominate (41% of complaints).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#215 of 545Among the 2013 models with a matured record, the 2013 Buick Lacrosse Eassist ranks #215, scoring higher than 58% of them. See the 2013 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2013 Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR AWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 12%
2 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2013 Buick Lacrosse Eassist, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Electrical system (51) · Suspension (27) · Transmission & drivetrain (11) · Fuel system (9)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint. Treat them as a rough guide.
Electrical system
41%51 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years
“Well the belt tensioner and the hybrid motor Drive Motor Performance and Hybrid Power train Control Module Requested MIL Illumination Yes not just any mechanic can wor…”
Engine
23%29 complaints · typically near 26k mi · 2 in the last 2 years
“The "auto stop" on my car, when I was at stoplights or stop signs, would not automatically restart. The engine failed to start again when stopped in "idle"..”
Suspension
22%27 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“I went to have this issue taken care of over 3 time and the repair shop gave me a hassle everytime now the car is gifted to my 16 year daughter and I would like for he…”
Steering
18%23 complaints · typically near 71k mi · 5 in the last 2 years
“I lost all steering control and lost control”
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Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Buick before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report electrical system problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any electrical system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 26k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
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A $150 to $250 independent inspection of this exact 2013 Buick LACROSSE EASSIST beats every score on the internet, including ours.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.