Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 218 complaints for the 2008 Buick Lucerne, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

218

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 218 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system problems are the most common for the 2008 Buick Lucerne. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System63

02Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System22

03Fuel/propulsion System14

04Engine11

05Structure10

218 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Buick Lucerne Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined

15-16city

23-25hwy

$3,550-$3,750/yr

The 2008 Buick Lucerne delivers 18 to 19 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Lucerne - Automatic 4-spd

19mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city25 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Lucerne - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Buick Lucerne

34States

28%in top 3

Illinois has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

ILIllinois

1212%

NCNorth Carolina

1010%

FLFlorida

66%

MNMinnesota

55%

OHOhio

55%

PAPennsylvania

55%

MDMaryland

44%

MIMichigan

44%

DCWashington DC

44%

TXTexas

44%

CACalifornia

44%

INIndiana

33%

NENebraska

33%

WAWashington

33%

MOMissouri

33%

DEDelaware

22%

ALAlabama

22%

VAVirginia

22%

NJNew Jersey

22%

WIWisconsin

22%

KYKentucky

22%

OKOklahoma

22%

IA1

AR1

AZ1

NH1

NY1

SC1

SD1

WY1

OR1

KS1

CO1

TN1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Buick Lucerne Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2008 Buick Lucerne a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2008 Buick Lucerne. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Buick Lucerne?

You'll get between 18 and 19 MPG combined from the 2008 Buick Lucerne, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2008 Buick Lucerne?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 218 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.