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2014 Buick Lacrosse EassistRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 60 owner complaints for the 2014 Buick Lacrosse Eassist. Most complaints involve electrical system (13) and steering (12). The EPA rates it 28 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
28mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
60
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2014 Buick Lacrosse Eassist as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

60 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jun 2014 – Apr 2025
  1. Electrical system13
  2. Steering12
  3. Air bags7
  4. Electronic stability control (esc)5
  5. Service brakes5
  6. Exterior lighting5
  7. Seat belts4
  8. Wheels4
  9. Engine4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Lacrosse Eassist model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20122
2013124
201460
201543
201641
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

13 reports
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,864, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 84,924. Local authorities had not been contacted.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 25, 2025Electrical systemODI 11656738

Steering

12 reports
“The contact owns a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while his wife was driving on the highway at 25 MPH, the “Service Power Steering” message was displayed, and shortly afterward the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that his wife proceeded to make her way onto the side of the highway and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79,535.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 3, 2025SteeringODI 11640372

Air bags

7 reports6 crashes
“WAS IN A ACCIDENT 2/16 SPEED LIMIT 40 DRIVING ON CITY STREET. CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF THE RD AND STARTED BACKING UP TRIED TO AVOID COLLISION AND STILL HAD IMPACT. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE CAR ENGINE SEEMED TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF SLOW DOWN. I HAD THIS HAPPEN ONE TIME BEFORE WHILE BREAKING BUT THEN IT SWITCHED BACK AND DROVE NORMAL CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NO RECALLS. MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS FRONT IMPACT NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 19, 2019Air bags, Service brakes, EngineCrash reportedODI 11189957
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (S6)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
LaCrosse eAssist
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive
243528$2,200312
  • LaCrosse eAssist
    Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
    24 city · 35 hwy · $2,200/yr
    28
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
11.8%
Overall
5 / 5
Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
4 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
11.8%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 8291Vehicle 8290
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2014 Lacrosse Eassist questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Lacrosse Eassist have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.

What are the most common 2014 Buick Lacrosse Eassist problems?

Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (13), steering (12), air bags (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2014 Buick Lacrosse Eassist get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Buick Lacrosse Eassist at 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

How safe is the 2014 Buick Lacrosse Eassist?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2014 Buick Lacrosse Eassist 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026