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ProblemsByVin File / 2010-BUICK-LUCERNE
2010 · buick

buick Lucerne problems

0 safety recalls. 54 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.0 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 4 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
17 reports · avg $850
severe
steering
9 reports · avg $700
severe
engine
6 reports · avg $3,100
severe
body
4 reports · avg $1,500
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2010 Lucerne · other
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH HE ADJUSTED THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE SEAT WENT BACK DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HE STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SEAT WILL NOT STAY WHERE IT WAS SET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND THEY…
12/30/2010 · NHTSA ODI #10373433.0
2010 Lucerne · engine
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…
12/29/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10668698.0
2010 Lucerne · electrical
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…
12/23/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10668070.0
2010 Lucerne · cruise control
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…
12/21/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10440792.0

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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.

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. 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. 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 aren't always better value.

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