Buick Lucerne years to avoid
More than twice the Lucerne's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Buick Lucerne years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Buick Lucerne complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Buick Lucerne problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical399
- Fuel system135
- Engine106
- Body101
- Steering83
- Airbags79
- Brakes53
- Acceleration45
- Wheels38
- Visibility35
- Transmission32
- Lights31
Most reported problems on the Buick Lucerne
Stalling 76Door locks 62No deployment 45Adaptive cruise 20Airbag light 17Pulling 16
Buick Lucerne problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 90 | 49 | Electrical | 40,480 | 2 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 90 | 54 | Electrical | 56,576 | 2 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 79 | 128 | Electrical | 79,000 | 2 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 64 | 218 | Electrical | 66,900 | 3 | 13 | |
| 2007 | 72 | 164 | Electrical | 50,000 | 4 | 21 | |
| 2006 | 48 | 330 | Electrical | 51,193 | 4 | 29 | Avoid |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Buick Lucerne
What years of the Buick Lucerne should you avoid?
2006. It has more than twice the Buick Lucerne's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 330, mostly about electrical and body.
What is the best year for a used Buick Lucerne?
2011, 2010 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (49, 54 and 128).
What is the most common problem with the Buick Lucerne?
Electrical, with 399 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (135) and engine (106).
How many recalls does the Buick Lucerne have?
6 recalls between 2006 and 2011. The 2007 model year has the most, with 4.
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