repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2009 Buick LucerneProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 128 owner complaints about the 2009 Buick Lucerne, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-355 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Buick Lucerne has problems
128 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
76Electrical system17 crash/fire/injury
36Fuel/propulsion system5 crash/fire/injury
8Structure
7Fuel system, gasoline
7Engine
6Electronic stability control (ESC)
6Steering
5Vehicle speed control
5Air bags
2415 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 76 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 36 | 5 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 6 | 2 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| 15 other systems | 24 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 Buick Lucerne recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 60 electrical system complaints. 67% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles40under 100k miles20100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Lucerne year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lucerne median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Buick Lucerne safety ratings
2009 Buick Lucerne 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Lucerne owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon inspection he became aware that one of the relays from the electric fuel pump under the rear…
The car died suddenly and would not start, with no warnings or codes. Towed it to a Midas repair shop and it was diagnosed as a corroded Low Profile Fuel Pump relay. This was replaced, and the car ran fine for 3 days before going dead in the middle of driving and left me stranded in an…
Fuel Pump relay fuse is getting burnt up and not allowing car to start. This is a known problem and Nhtsa has already made a recall but mine isn’t recalled. You would think since mine is a 2008-2011 Buick Lucerne it would be able to get fixed. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…
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