2008 Buick Lucerne vs 2008 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 218 | 425 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 905 | 53 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 26 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 22–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 65,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lucerne | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 121 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 137 |
| Visibility | 8 | 67 |
| Engine | 24 | 48 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 30 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 12 |
| Overheating | 16 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 79 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 21 |
2008 Buick Lucerne
2008 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.