Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Buick Lucerne
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Buick Lucerne has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 164 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V441000 HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V468000 FMVSS 118/SUNROOF NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 59 complaints
- Air Bags 24 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Wheels 15 complaints
- Steering 14 complaints
- Structure 13 complaints
Of the 164 complaints on file, 21 report a crash; across all 164 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Buick Lucerne suffers from electrical system issues that affect multiple components, including the ignition and airbag systems, posing a safety risk. Frequent complaints and recalls highlight recurring failures, resulting in high repair costs, thus lowering its reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$600 | very common |
| heater fluid system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| sunroof | 70,000–110,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| airbag system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change regularly
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 4 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Inspect suspension components annually
- Replace spark plugs at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical malfunctions or warning lights
- Increased difficulty in steering
- Abnormal noises from the engine
- Ineffective airbag deployment
- Sudden battery drainage
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Buick Lucerne at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.