Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the rear window defroster failed. The dealer disconnected the battery and rebooted the computer which was only a temporary fix. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where it was being held and checked for possible electrical problems. The current and failure mileages were 2,558.
2010 Buick LaCrosse visibility problems
moderate 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350 · see visibility across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$350
When does it fail?
Of the 9 visibility complaints filed for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 5 model years of Buick LaCrosse in our records for visibility problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA visibility complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 15 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Buick lacrosse. While driving he noticed that the side mirrors have a large blind spot. Also the seat belt connector latch was located too low inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the problems could not be serviced. The current and failure mileages were 400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Buick lacrosse. While the vehicle was parked or in motion, all of the windows frosted over. No warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred monthly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 01/07/14*lj updated 9/7/2017*cn
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Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, visibility issues most often appear around 49,365 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Buick/LaCrosse.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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