2006 Buick Lucerne structure problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Buick Lucerne — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front passenger door latch has come loose multiple times while in the vehicle. It temporarily fixes itself, then randomly occurs again. Door will not open from the inside or outside. This is definitely a hazard in an accident. This isn't the first lucerne that I've driven with this problem and it's…”
filed Jan 16, 2021
“The door locks don't operate as it was designed due to a binding lock rod grommet preventing the lock rod from actuating the lock. This was not due to any accident nor was the car traveling to initiate this problem.”
filed Jan 11, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Lucerne years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lucerne | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 Lucerne | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 Lucerne | 8 | 6% |
| 2008 Lucerne | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 Lucerne | 13 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Buick Lucerne
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.