2006 Buick Lucerne
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 330
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 330 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2006 | 330 |
| 2007 | 164 |
| 2008 | 218 |
| 2009 | 128 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
31% · 101 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.
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The airbag lights on and there is an electrical issue also that causes the car to smoke and nearly catch fire, as soon as the battery is reconnected. Therefore rendering it non drivable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-27
Also filed under Air bags
Structure
18% · 60 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
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Defectives airbags. The side airbags didn't go off when I was hit on my driver side door. I dont feel safe in that vehicle. I was making a left turn and a truck was. Stopped at a yield sign where the road came to a t.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-25
Also filed under Air bags
Dt*: the contact stated while the truck lid was up, the wind was blowing and closed the trunk lid 6 inches. When this happened, the contact was hit in the head with the lid. The consumer was injured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-02-27
Steering
13% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and tie rod assembly.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel abnormally moved side to side. The vehicle then veered to the left.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-30
Also filed under Suspension
1. Normal lane change from center lane to right lane at approx. 65 MPH, Maryland interstate 95 north mile marker 104.8 2.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-14
Air bags
11% · 35 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module.
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Takata recall I was in an accident were I read ended a car because I was going around a corner and my breaks failed and my airbags did not deploy. I was going 25 in a residential area and took a corner to fast because my breaks failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-10
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and turning into a parking lot, she crashed into another vehicle that was traveling at an unknown speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-04
No air bag deployment on 40 mile per hour front end collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-09
Latches/locks/linkages
7% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing latch and lock.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2006Complaint volume 330 complaints filed for this model year.
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2006-03-29Steering06V105000 On certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear inlet hose. The recall began on March 29, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
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2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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2008-09-12Electrical system08V441000 GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 Buick Lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia…
Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or…
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2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, Lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade…
Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has…
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2014-09-23Electrical system14V355000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Buick Lucerne — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 101 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 60 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 43 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V105000 · Steering
- Recall 08V441000 · Electrical system
- Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2006 Buick Lucerne reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Buick Lucerne is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Lucerne?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Buick Lucerne have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.