Buick Lucerne problems
54 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 4 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Buick lucerne. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and the motor mount needed to be…
Had car towed to dealership on 12/17/14. Car not starting and stalling. Had battery replaced and next day car would not start again. Stalled and making noise under hood and in rear by battery. Took back to dealership and they stated could not replicate problem therefore no…
2010 Buick lucerne. Consumer states problem with vehicle accelerating rapidly on its own. *tgw the consumer stated the sudden acceleration happened when the cruise control was on and off. The consumer stated the sudden acceleration has happened at least 15 times; once while…
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…
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Common questions
Is the 2010 Buick Lucerne reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Buick Lucerne is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2010 Buick Lucerne?
On the NHTSA data, the 2010 Buick Lucerne does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2010 Buick Lucerne?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 17 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 93,805 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 93,805 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Buick Lucerne has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2010 Buick Lucerne?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 54 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.