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2007 Buick Lucerne body problems

severe Owners of the 2007 Buick Lucerne have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →

Complaints
9
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$1,500
body complaints on the Buick Lucerne, by model year
Model yearbody complaints
2006 Lucerne 46
2007 Lucerne (this page) 9
2008 Lucerne 12
2009 Lucerne 6
2010 Lucerne 4
3injuries

When does it fail?

Of the 9 body complaints filed for the 2007 Buick Lucerne, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.

0-25k
1 (100%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

Among the 5 model years of Buick Lucerne in our records for body problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.

No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 19 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

critical NHTSA 07V468000 October 4, 2007

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no

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.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin PIP5358B May 2022

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin PIP5358A May 2021

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin 060089026N Jan 2018

This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that cant be duplicated.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin PIC-5260-A Apr 2016

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin 05-08-51-001H Jan 2016

This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 1 most recent

body · 1,230 mi · filed 12/15/2006

Dt*: the contact stated while driving in daylight, the dashboard illumination was not bright enough to see the speedometer. The dealer determined it operated as designed. Updated 2/20/2007 - *nm

Had body trouble with your 2007 Buick Lucerne? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the body problem on the 2007 Buick Lucerne?

It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.

At what mileage does the body typically fail?

Based on the 9 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 55,243 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to body?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Buick/Lucerne. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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