2010 Buick Lucerne electrical system problems
20 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2010 Buick Lucerne, which is 26% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump, but the failure continued. Upon inspection, it was discovered that one of the fuses in the fuse box had burned out. The fuse was replaced, but it was later discovered that the fuse and fuse box had melted. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Had car towed to dealership on 12/17/14. Car not starting and stalling. Had battery replaced and next day car would not start again. Stalled and making noise under hood and in rear by battery. Took back to dealership and they stated could not replicate problem therefore no solution to be found. Told car was ready after waiting approx. 4 hrs. For them to try and replicate car shutting down. It just kept turning over. Car once again shut off and would not start.