MYRModel Year Report

2007 Buick Lucerne

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Buick Lucerne
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:57.227Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
164
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 330 complaints 2006 2007: 164 complaints 2007 164 2008: 218 complaints 2008 2009: 128 complaints 2009 2010: 54 complaints 2010 2011: 49 complaints 2011
2006: 330 complaints 2006 2007: 164 complaints 2007 164 2008: 218 complaints 2008 2009: 128 complaints 2009 2010: 54 complaints 2010 2011: 49 complaints 2011
2006: 330 complaints 2006 2007: 164 complaints 2007 164 2008: 218 complaints 2008 2009: 128 complaints 2009 2010: 54 complaints 2010 2011: 49 complaints 2011

2007: 164 complaints

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YearComplaints
2006330
2007164
2008218
2009128
201054
201149

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

37% · 61 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and rear compartment/trunk.

CRASHINJURY
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I was driving down the road about 1 mike from my house. The road is a country road and is straight. I wasn't distracted or speeding.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-20

Also filed under Steering and service brakes

Air bags

15% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, he maneuvered to avoid crashing into an animal and crashed into a ditch, rolling over before stopping in an upright position. The air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-30

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Buick Lucerne. While driving 45 MPH he rear ended another vehicle and the front air bags did not deploy. There was damage to the front middle part of the bumper. The vehicle was towed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-08

Engine

10% · 17 reports

Wheels

10% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing rim.

CRASH

Steering

9% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.

CRASHINJURY
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2007 Buick Lucerne. Consumer writes in regards to power steering and brake failure. *smd the consumer stated the failure occurred as she was coming to a stop, and she ended up in a ditch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-28

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2007Complaint volume 164 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2008-05-29Structure07V468000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness. The recall began on May 29, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  4. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Buick Lucerne — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 61 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V468000 · Structure
  • Recall 08V441000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Buick Lucerne reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Buick Lucerne is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Lucerne?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Buick Lucerne have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.