2008 Buick Lucerne Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

24Engine complaints

11%Of all 218 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM107 · 49.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM50 · 22.9%

ENGINE24 · 11%

STRUCTURE:BODY11 · 5%

AIR BAGS11 · 5%

Share of the 218 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Buick Lucerne overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK LUCERNE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. WINEGARDNER BUICK GMC (15113 CRAIN HWY, BRANDYWINE, MD) DIAGNOSED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11062159 — filed 01/11/2018

“ON JULY 26, 2016, WHILE DRIVING ON CLEVELAND DRIVE, LOTS OF SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR THEN ALL OF…”NHTSA complaint 10904282 — filed 09/07/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK LUCERNE. WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT HAD BECOME…”NHTSA complaint 10778350 — filed 09/29/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Buick Lucerne have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Buick Lucerne: 24 of 218 complaints on file (11%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Buick Lucerne have in total?

218 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 26 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.