YearToAvoid

2006 Buick Lucerne Engine Problems

NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 16% of all 330 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 6 Lucerne model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 52,000 miles.

Engine complaints
52
16% of 330
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
52,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Buick Lucerne engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 27, 2006, latest Jan 22, 2023.

2006 Buick Lucerne engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2006Jun 2007Aug 2010Oct 2011Apr 2014Jul 2015Jun 2017Jan 2020
52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2006 to Jan 2023; peak Aug 2014 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Buick Lucerne

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Lucerne model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200652 (16%)
  2. 200726 (16%)
  3. 200834 (16%)
  4. 200913 (10%)
  5. 201010 (19%)
  6. 201111 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Buick Lucerne have engine problems?
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles.
Which Buick Lucerne year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Buick Lucerne has the most engine complaints (52), compared with 52 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Buick Lucerne?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Buick Lucerne is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.