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.
2010 Buick LucerneProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2010 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 August 14, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Buick Lucerne has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
12Fuel/propulsion system
9Steering1 crash/fire/injury
6Seats
5Structure
5Engine
4Vehicle speed control
4Service brakes
3Air bags
86 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Seats | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| 6 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 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
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. A POWER STEERING LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, AND/OR THE LEAK ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE…
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.
Best & worst years
2010 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
2010 Buick Lucerne safety ratings
2010 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.
We have a Buick Lucerne 2010. We went out it would not start. Tow it to dealership they replace the fuel pump. We did. Get it home next day it will not start again. Tow it to dealership again. This time they find melted wire connectors. Under back seat and on a fuse box.They replace them it starts…
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that there was a burning odor in the cabin of the vehicle. There were no warning lights. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who informed the contact that the fuse box was overheating and beginning to melt. The fuse box relay…
Rear fuse block, fuel pump relay, gets hot and melts. Apparently due to seat latch pushing against fuse block cover. Smoked, but not fire.
Own a 2010 Lucerne?
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