Buick Lucerne Problems by Year
NHTSA has 943 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Buick Lucerne, across 6 model years (2006–2011). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (330). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Buick Lucerne years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Lucerne year: 2006. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 Lucerne: 330 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2008 Lucerne: 218 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2007 Lucerne: 164 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 Lucerne: 49 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2010 Lucerne: 54 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2009 Lucerne: 128 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Buick Lucerne problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 399 | 6 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 106 | 6 | 1 |
| Structure problems | 101 | 6 | 9 |
| Steering | 83 | 6 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 79 | 6 | 47 |
| Engine | 77 | 6 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 | 6 | 9 |
| Wheels | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Power Train | 32 | 6 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 6 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 30 | 6 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 27 | 5 | 1 |
| Seats | 23 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 6 | 4 |
| Tires | 23 | 5 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 21 | 5 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Buick Lucerne problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2009: electrical system (76)
- 2008: electrical system (121) · fuel/propulsion system (50)
- 2007: electrical system (59)
- 2006: electrical system (101) · structure (59)
All Buick Lucerne model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lucerne | 49 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Lucerne | 54 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2009 Lucerne | 128 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Lucerne | 218 | 3 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Lucerne | 164 | 4 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Lucerne | 330 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Lucerne years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (330) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Lucerne year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Buick Lucerne?
Electrical System, with 399 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Buick Lucerne have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.