Buick Lucerne recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 943 owner complaints for the Buick Lucerne (model years 2006–2011). The most reported problem area is electrical system (399 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (102 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 49 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 54 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 128 | 6 | 17 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 218 | 13 | 26 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 164 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 330 | 29 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (330), 2008 (218) and 2007 (164). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (49).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Buick Lucerne model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 399 | 6 of 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 102 | 4 of 6 | |
| Structure | 101 | 6 of 6 | |
| Steering | 83 | 6 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 78 | 5 of 6 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V355000 | Jun 23, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2006–2011 | 3,141,731 |
| 10V553000 | Nov 5, 2010 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables | 2010–2011 | 13,780 |
| 10V240000 | Jun 4, 2010 | Electrical system | 2006–2009 | 1,365,070 |
| 08V441000 | Aug 28, 2008 | Electrical system | 2006–2008 | 857,735 |
| 07V468000 | Oct 4, 2007 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2007 | 16,677 |
| 06V105000 | Apr 5, 2006 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2006 | 12,862 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 74 complaints and a fire in 50 complaints; 60 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.