YearToAvoid

2006 Buick Lucerne Steering Problems

NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 13% of all 330 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 6 Lucerne model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 51,193 miles.

Steering complaints
43
13% of 330
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
51,193 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Buick Lucerne steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 21, 2006, latest Feb 20, 2023.

2006 Buick Lucerne steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2006Dec 2008Mar 2011Feb 2013Aug 2014Mar 2015Dec 2016Aug 2020
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Feb 2023; peak Aug 2006 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Buick Lucerne

  1. NHTSA 06V105000Apr 5, 2006Steering12,862 vehicles

    Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections

    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.

    Risk: If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. Also, if the power steering fluid were to contact hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

    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.

Steering complaints by Lucerne model year

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

  1. 200643 (13%)
  2. 200714 (9%)
  3. 20089 (4%)
  4. 20096 (5%)
  5. 20109 (17%)
  6. 20112 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Buick Lucerne have steering problems?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,193 miles.
Which Buick Lucerne year has the most steering complaints?
The 2006 Buick Lucerne has the most steering complaints (43), compared with 43 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Buick Lucerne?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Buick Lucerne concerns the steering: 06V105000.

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.