CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Buick Lucerne has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 218 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 26 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (124 reports).
3Recalls
218Owner complaints
13Crashes reported
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2008 Buick Lucerne recalls
Most common 2008 Buick Lucerne problems
Problem areas named in the 218 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 124 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 50 |
| Engine | 24 |
| Structure | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Seats | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
What owners report
Yes, as I was driving down the highway doing the current speed limit my hood had a complete failure where the adhesive for the hood separated completely in the top layer flew off, obstructed my driving for more than 10 seconds then flew off and almost hit multiple cars behind me. Thank goodness this caused me to pull over off the road, but the safety of others and I were at very harms way due to a malfunction in the vehicles quality of built in the glue separation.
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated, and the message "Add Engine Oil" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter was clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred immediately. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the TCM had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred approximately a week later. The vehicle was then towed to the same indep
I purchased the vehicle a week before the incident. There were no warning lights or messages and nothing to indicate there was a problem. I was driving in a crowded parking lot so I was going very slow. When I turned my car suddenly died. My husband was passenger and my daughter and 2 sons were in the back. Smoke started coming from the seat and we all rushed out of the car while the seat was on fire. my husband pulled the seat out and put the fire out. I was not aware the battery is located under the back seat. I had the car towed and inspected by a mechanic. I was told the battery does not have a cover so the metal from the seat was touching the battery causing the fire. The battery is a t
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay and fuse had melted, and the fuse box located underneath the rear seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.
Fuse box (rear) 2008 Buick Lucerne CXL. FUEL PUMP Relay burns fuses out quickly. The fuse box located under the back seat has been having issues of burning where the fuel pump relay is located. It then in turn shorts out the fuse box which keeps needing to be replaced. This is a safety issue as it catches fire under the back seat. Fuse box has been replaced before and continues to have issues and melts, causing the vehicle to die in mid traffic, does at stop lights or even just parked and running it dies out and smells like burning plastic. The fuse box has caught fire several times. The issue has been confirmed by several mechanics and dealerships. Also there is a history of electrical pr
2008 Buick Lucerne questions
Does the 2008 Buick Lucerne have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Buick Lucerne: Electrical System:Ignition; Electrical System; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Buick Lucerne?
Based on 218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (124), Fuel/Propulsion System (50), Engine (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Buick Lucerne has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.