2006 Buick Lucerne steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 43 complaints for the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes failed to respond without warning. The failures caused the contact to crash and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and injuries were sustained from the crash that required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 09/02/14 the consumer stated the airbags did not deploy.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. While driving between 20-50 MPH, the vehicle pulled to the right. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer five times, which included an alignment, the tires and rims were changed, and a power steering part was replaced. Yet, the failure still occurred. The failure mileage was 25 and current mileage was 24,000. Updated 02-15-08. The dealer stated installed xm sat radio. Updated 02/15/08
Other problems reported for the 2006 Buick Lucerne
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Body & structure 60 complaints
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Latches & locks 24 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Wheels 19 complaints
Steering problems in other years
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- 2006