Buick Lucerne Structure Problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Buick Lucerne across 6 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “door handle” (17% of reports).
- 101structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door handle: mentioned in 17 of 101 complaints (17%)
- Inside outside: mentioned in 12 of 101 complaints (12%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 12 of 101 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 86 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 101 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury.
Buick Lucerne structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lucerne | 2 | 4% | 28,000 |
| 2010 Lucerne | 5 | 9% | 35,700 |
| 2009 Lucerne | 8 | 6% | 114,557 |
| 2008 Lucerne | 14 | 6% | 26,205 |
| 2007 Lucerne | 13 | 8% | 48,000 |
| 2006 Lucerne | 59 | 18% | 66,623 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Model years: 2007
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, 'power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.' under the standard, the sunroof may only be closed when the ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before either of the front doors are opened. The affected vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunroof can be closed after the ignition is turned off and the doors are opened.
Risk: This standard specifies requirements for power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems to minimize the likelihood of death or injury from their accidental operation.
Fix: Dealers will install a wire harness. The recall began on may 29, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Yes, as I was driving down the highway doing the current speed limit my hood had a complete failure where the adhesive for the hood separated completely in the top layer flew off, obstructed my driving for more than 10 seconds then flew off and almost hit multiple cars behind me. Thank goodness…
The vehicleâs instrument cluster appears to be a non-original unit that may not be correct for the model year. The cluster is responsible for displaying the odometer and communicating with other vehicle systems. After purchase, I observed that diagnostic scan tools could not consistently access…
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while using the front driver's side interior door handle to exit the vehicle, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from the door. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an…
I purchased the car from Buick Spec dealership in Prosser WA on Aug. 2, 2021. The car was sold to me with rocket panel damaged, the rear brakes- rotors needed replaced and one side brake completely gone..the pins frozen. The cars transmission fluid dark dirty..low on oil..no coolant or wiper fluid…
The trunk allows water to enter each time it rains. This causes water to collect in the spare tire department in the trunk. After it rains, trunk must be vacuumed out in order to retrieve water out of trunk. Unfortunately, this has caused my trunk liner to mold completely, as well as to begin…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Lucernes have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about structure for the Buick Lucerne. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Lucerne structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Buick Lucerne?
The most frequent phrase is “door handle”, in 17 of 101 complaints, followed by “inside outside” (12).
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