Body complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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 coolant or wiper fluid at purchase. They brought car to me during covid. The door didn't shut properly I assumed the rubber around door needed replaced and I planned to have it repaired until I seen a bulge under my driver's side door.took it in and was told by 2 certified auto body places the rocker panel was damaged. My Car started to shimmy when stopping and now the prior recall of fuse relay box burning caused my car to be currently sitting. I don't understand how they could sell me a car like this and this is my complaints. I want my repairs done and money reimbursed I've already paid for. …
The driver's side, interior door handle is broken. The entire inside door panel must be replaced. There are no replacement parts available. The dealer has tried to order a replacement part but has been unable to get one. I have checked with the local salvage yards and have been unable to find one there either. I am 79 years old with arthritis. I have had several joint replacements as well. It is very difficult for me to roll down the window and open the door using the outside handle. I am unable to crawl over the console to get out the passenger side door. When at home I park in the garage and leave the window down. Last week I got in my car and the battery was dead. Fortunately ,this happened at home in my garage where I leave the window down. If I had arrived at my destination and then came back and got in my car the outcome could have been disastrous. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at an unknown rate of speed upon exiting a highway, the vehicle had shut off without warning. She was able to pull the vehicle over and restart the vehicle. As the contact's girlfriend proceeded to drive, she initially smelled smoke coming from the vehicle; she then saw a flame ignite from the bottom rear passenger seat. She stated that she was initially unable to unlock the doors or roll down the driver side window; after a second attempt, she was able to roll down the driver side window and exited the vehicle. A fellow motorist saw the situation and called the fire department. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the tires were unable to keep the correct amount of air pressure and that the TPMS warning lamp continued to flash each time the tires lost air pressure. The contact stated that the factory wheel wells associated with the tires were rusted and corroded and leaked continuously. The contact indicated that the coating was peeling and that the tires were replaced by a tire repair shop, but the failure recurred. The TPMS warning lamp continued to illuminate after the four tires were replaced. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Updated 7/16/15
Yes, as I was driving down the highway doing the current speed limit my hood had a complete failure where the adhesive for the hood separated completely in the top layer flew off, obstructed my driving for more than 10 seconds then flew off and almost hit multiple cars behind me. Thank goodness this caused me to pull over off the road, but the safety of others and I were at very harms way due to a malfunction in the vehicles quality of built in the glue separation.
Auto was in accident. Left front quarter panel, in front of l wheel. Basically, car was run over. See photos. Air bags did not go off. Accident on 8-28-2019. Car being held in case NHTSA wants to inspect it. Please contact me so I May notify ins. Co. Regarding status of said car, accident and if they should keep it.
The trunk allows water to enter each time it rains. This causes water to collect in the spare tire department in the trunk. After it rains, trunk must be vacuumed out in order to retrieve water out of trunk. Unfortunately, this has caused my trunk liner to mold completely, as well as to begin molding under my back seat. My daughter and I have a mold allergy which has been affected by the mold in the car which is impossible to get rid of due to the location it has grown.
Airbags did not deploy. Damage to front of vehicle sustained at least 20mph down to minimum 16mph traveling but making a left turn. Buick hit oncoming car in a near front on collision. Buick's front damaged by a punch that drove into the engine (corner of oncoming vehicle hit our vehicle just off center toward driver side) and resulting in a near front on collision, from inspection by adjuster, and first responders were that air bags should have deployed. Vehicle had over $9,000 in front end repair needed, enough to total vehicle. Bumper totally destroyed, radiator and fan gone, hood back to windshield folded.
Related recalls (1)
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, 'power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.' under the standard, the sunroof May only be closed when the ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before either of the front doors are opened.
Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness. The recall began on May 29, 2008. Owners May contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Lucerne years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (59), 2008 (14), 2007 (13), 2009 (8) and 2010 (5) model years. Body complaints make up 18% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Buick Lucerne body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 07V-468 (roof and pillars, Oct 4, 2007). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Buick Lucerne body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 64,000 miles; 45% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (57 mentions), followed by the body › door (17).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.