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Buick Lucerne repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (42%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

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Buick Lucerne repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (24%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Buick Lucerne 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Lucerne in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2020 - Feb 2024
Sep 2022

62400 mi

C $126
Brake fluid leaking from rear of the car. 
Jun 2023

71480 mi

C $471
Replace tie rod end. 

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2010 Buick Lucerne 4dr Sedan

227-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Lucerne in Missouri, United States
- Apr 2012
Apr 2012 replaced brake booster, was leaking into cabin 

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2008 Buick Lucerne 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Lucerne in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2017 - Aug 2019
Nov 2017

55000 mi

US $1000
Replaced front motor mount, successful.  Replaced front struts, sway bar links, and did alignment. Not successful -occasional faint tapping or knocking still present. 

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2007 Buick Lucerne 4dr Sedan

275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Lucerne in Pennsylvania, United States
- Jul 2010
Sep 2009

70000 mi
Outside drivers door handle replaced free even though outside of warranty on mileage. 
Jul 2010

75000 mi

US $1100
Front wheel bearings and hubs 

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2007 Buick Lucerne 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Lucerne in Illinois, United States
Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
Jun 2018

99000 mi

US $1500
front end [tie-rod end] 
Buick Lucerne in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2018 - Aug 2020
May 2018

102450 mi

US $450
Ignition, MAP sensor cleaned, Diagnostics- P350 and P1350 Fault Codes were showing, un able to determine cause Tire Balance & Alignment 
Jun 2018

107000 mi

US $250
Ignition, Found short in Harness causing fault codes P350 and P1350 
Buick Lucerne in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - Aug 2018
Apr 2013

32550 mi

C $780
Compressor that is used to control air ride shocks in rear - failed prematurely - not covered under warranty 
Aug 2014

32240 mi

C $1200
Air ride compressor for the rear shocks failed for the second time...this is why I will never buy another GM producct 
Buick Lucerne in Massachusetts, United States
- Nov 2012
Nov 2012

141956 mi
Transmission was slipping. Pan dropped; fluid flushed. Problem re-occurred two weeks later. Entire transmission ended up being replaced with rebuilt unit; all OK at this time. 

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2006 Buick Lucerne 4dr Sedan

275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Lucerne in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

127100 mi

C $850
Collapse of a coil spring, which caused a tire puncture. 

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2006 Buick Lucerne 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Lucerne in Alabama, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

120000 mi

US $250
Parking brake would take a while before fully releasing. New caliper fixed the issue 
Buick Lucerne in Texas, United States
- Jan 2016
Nov 2013

70000 mi

US $240
replaced power steering pressure hose 
Mar 2014

72000 mi

US $325
replaced water pump 
Jan 2016

97000 mi

US $950
coolant leak from timing cover - gasket failure. Replaced water pump. 

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