76 problems have been reported for the 2010 Buick Lucerne. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2010 Buick Lucerne. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 18 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other (12 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Steering | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Seats | |
| Structure | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Equipment | |
| Air Bag | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Power Train | |
| Suspension | |
| Seat Belt |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2010 Buick Lucerne in the United States are 20,530 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Buick Lucerne owners in the last 15 years is 76, and the age of the vehicle is 15, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 76 / 20,530 / 15 * 1000 = 0.25.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Buick Lucerne model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2010 Buick Lucerne in 2010.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
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| 2010 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Buick Lucerne, the following table can be used to compare the 2010 Buick Lucerne with the Buick Lucerne from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2010 Lucerne is 76 while the average number of problems reported for the 6 model years of the Buick Lucerne is 202.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2011 Lucerne | |
| 2010 Lucerne | |
| 2009 Lucerne | |
| 2008 Lucerne | |
| 2007 Lucerne | |
| 2006 Lucerne |