2009 Buick Lucerne Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Buick Lucerne, 2% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the doors failed to unlock when using the key fob. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that the actuator failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 8/11/14 updated 08/22/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10592996, filed 2014-05, 37,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated the rear door locks would not unlock when using the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the door actuator would need to be replaced on both rear doors. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10556189, filed 2013-12, 37,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Buick Lucerne
76 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Buick Lucerne
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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