Buick Lucerne Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Buick Lucerne model year (2006–2011) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Buick Lucerne Years to Avoid
1 recall · 231 complaints
23 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 280
1 recall · 154 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 165
1 recall · 113 complaints
13 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 142
Best Buick Lucerne Years to Buy
2 recalls · 20 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 30
2 recalls · 36 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 44
1 recall · 112 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 129
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Buick Lucerne — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 20 | 2 | — | 30 | Good |
| 2010 | 2 | 36 | 1 | — | 44 | Good |
| 2009 | 1 | 112 | 7 | — | 129 | Caution |
| 2008 | 1 | 154 | 4 | — | 165 | Caution |
| 2007 | 1 | 113 | 13 | — | 142 | Caution |
| 2006 | 1 | 231 | 23 | — | 280 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Buick Lucerne Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Lucerne models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Lucerne should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2006 Buick Lucerne if possible. It has 1 recall, 231 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 280 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Lucerne to buy?+
The 2011 Buick Lucerne is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 30. It has only 2 recalls and 20 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Lucerne has the fewest problems?+
The 2011, 2010, 2009 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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