Buick Lucerne
6 model years from 2006 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2011
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (125)
The 2011 Lucerne in brief
The 2011 Buick Lucerne is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.9L 6-cyl and 4.6L 8-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 203 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,763 lb (4dr Sedan FWD Cx/Cxl).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway), 12% better than the 2011 large car average of 18.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Buick Lucerne has 6 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2011.
Its most efficient year was 2011 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (196), fuel/propulsion system (97), engine (53).
2011 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 3 campaigns and 424 owner complaints.
How the 2006 Lucerne compares
The 2006 Buick Lucerne is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 4.6L 8-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 203 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,763 lb (Cx 4dr Sedan FWD).
2011 Lucerne pros & cons
Full 2011 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints28 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 121 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Lucerne changes by model year
- 2009
- Engine added: 3.9L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.8L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 19 to 21
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 203.1 in | 3,763 lb | Not rated | 2 | 28 |
| 2010 | 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 203.1 in | 3,763 lb | Not rated | 2 | 38 |
| 2009 | 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 203.1 in | 3,763 lb | Not rated | 2 | 101 |
| 2008 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 203.1 in | 3,763 lb | Not rated | 2 | 125 |
| 2007 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 203.1 in | 3,763 lb | Not rated | 2 | 47 |
| 2006 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 203.1 in | 3,763 lb | Not rated | 2 | 85 |
Alternatives to the 2011 Lucerne
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Impala | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2011 Dodge Charger | 21 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2011 Dodge Challenger | 21 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2011 Chrysler 300 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2011 Toyota Avalon | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →