Trim Report

Buick LaCrosse Preferred2012

Includes:LACROSSE|Preferred
$7,000
Starting From
7
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 7 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $7,000
Max $21,095
From $7,000
(27d ago)

Preferred Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,888
$4K–$13K
59 listings116,525 avg miles
Avenir
From$16,850
9 listings|$17K–$26K
CX
From$1,800
35 listings|$2K–$11K
CXL
From$525
93 listings|$525–$13K
CXS
From$3,600
27 listings|$4K–$15K
Convenience
From$5,280
3 listings|$5K–$9K
Essence
From$7,719
111 listings|$8K–$29K
Leather
From$1,800
148 listings|$2K–$20K
Preferred
From$7,000
7 listings|$7K–$21K
Premium
From$3,888
162 listings|$4K–$26K
Sport Touring
From$8,990
7 listings|$9K–$16K
Touring
From$4,250
13 listings|$4K–$16K

2012 Buick LaCrosse Preferred Pricing

Price Trend

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Where to Find Buick LaCrosse Preferred

Location data for all 2012 Buick LaCrosse trims combined

40States

Michigan has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 40 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Buick LaCrosse Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Buick LaCrosse trims

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 206 complaints, the 2012 Buick LaCrosse rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
206
Complaints
10
Crashes
4
Fires
Recall Findings
11V4040002011-03-08
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK LACROSSE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 9, 2011, THROUGH JULY 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC)." THE STABILITRAK SYSTEM HAS AN INCORRECT CALIBRATION THAT MAY CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO NOT PROPERLY DETECT IF A SENSOR WERE TO MALFUNCTION, AND THE WARNING LIGHT INDICATING THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE, AS REQUIRED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.

THE IMPROPER DIAGNOSING MAY CAUSE THE ESC TO FALSELY ACTIVATE, RESULTING IN SUDDEN CHANGES IN VEHICLE HANDLING AND DECELERATION, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE'S DESIRED PATH OF TRAVEL AND DESIRED VEHICLE SPEED, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2012 Buick LaCrosse's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 206 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System27
02Suspension26
03Engine21
04Unknown Or Other8
05Power Train8
206 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick LaCrosse Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Buick LaCrosse trims

20–28mpg combined
·
16-24city
·
26-35hwy
·
$2,200-$3,100/yr

Fuel economy for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse ranges from 20 to 28 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
LaCrosse eAssist - Automatic (AV-S6)
28mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city35 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
LaCrosse - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city27 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
LaCrosse AWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
16 city26 hwy~$3,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Preferred Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2012 Buick LaCrosse Preferred

How does the Preferred compare to other Buick LaCrosse trims?

with 7 listings tracked, the Preferred sits in a specific spot in the 2012 Buick LaCrosse lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2012 Buick LaCrosse page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Buick LaCrosse Preferred?

Budget for standard Preferred maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2012 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Buick LaCrosse Preferred?

The best model year for the Buick LaCrosse Preferred comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Buick LaCrosse overview.

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