Does the 2008 Buick Lucerne have engine problems?

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Buick Lucerne, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.

Which Buick Lucerne year has the most engine complaints?

The 2006 Buick Lucerne has the most engine complaints (52), compared with 34 for the 2008.

Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Buick Lucerne?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Buick Lucerne is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Buick Lucerne Engine Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Buick Lucerne, 16% of all 218 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 6 Lucerne model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 5 fires. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 34; 16% of 218
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Buick Lucerne engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 17, 2009, latest Jul 30, 2025.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2009 to Jul 2025; peak Aug 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2008 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.

200652 (16%)
200726 (16%)
200834 (16%)
200913 (10%)
201010 (19%)
201111 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Buick Lucerne have engine problems?: NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Buick Lucerne, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Buick Lucerne year has the most engine complaints?: The 2006 Buick Lucerne has the most engine complaints (52), compared with 34 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Buick Lucerne?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Buick Lucerne is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.