Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -17 City / 22 -26 HWY
Horsepower
219 -292
Seats
5 -6
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Penny W
I love the heated seats and heated steering wheel.
My Buick has a lot of features that I love. It has heated seats and a heated steering wheel. It is a 6 cylinder and it gets 33 miles to the gallon. It is very comfortable to ride in. I haven not had any problems with my vehicle. It has an option for satellite radio but I do not subscribe to it.
accountCircle Mary B
You can get lock out if you do not watch it. The door lock will lock you out so always take the key out with you.
I love the way it drives. I love the seat can be heated. I love the car can be started before, I get to it. I love the beeper to tell me I am too close to another thing when backing out. I do not like the way the seat sit when I try to get out of the car but I can charge the seat setting
accountCircle Missy M
It doesn't get very good gas mileage. I love the fact that it has a heated steering wheel
It's a very stylish looking car. An extremely smooth ride. Even has an heated steering wheel! My only complaint is it doesn't get very good gas mileage. My inside door handle broke and I need to replace the whole panel costing $600. I cannot just replace the handle
accountCircle Brady W
2009 Buick Lucerne:bianca. She is very clean and gets complimented quite often.
I bought my car with 67,000 miles on it and haven't had any problems with it thus far with the proper preventative maintenance. The vehicle runs very solid, it is not a sporty car by any means, it will get up and go, but not 0-60 in 2 seconds. The interior is the tan leather with the darker Brown Dash board and wood grain across it and wood grain on the doors. The outside looks great for a big body vehicle..It has factory chrome rims on it that are phenomenal and look phenomenal when taken care of.
accountCircle Sarah F
Great car. Annoying headrest.
Over all the only issue I have with this vehicle is the head rest. They are not the most comfortable but overall I love the vehicle.
accountCircle Judy C
Reliable and very dependable vehicle that does not require a lot of service
Smooth ride. Good gas mileage. Roomy. Economical. No complaints
accountCircle Jonathan P
Like traveling in a spaceship.
The Buick is the comfiest ride I have ever experienced. The heated steering wheel seems excessive, but is a must if you live in area with cold winters. Gas mileage is decent for a heavy and comfy car such as this. The leather seats and trunk room make it a very easy fit of 5 people and all their belongings.
accountCircle Donald S
Very dependable. And safe. Comfortable riding.
Dependable comfortable, decent gas mileage, stylish, and reliable. Great safety features. Roomy and quiet riding.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ken M
Full size cars are terrible to own
I hate the value of it. It's a full size sedan. Bad mpg. Hard to drive. Bad I'm the snow
accountCircle Shawn S
It has been driven everywhere, had several accidents bit I'd still going.
I like it because it has been dependable and is still getting us where we need to go. I wish it was a newer model & a little smaller.
accountCircle Bonnie L
It is a great automobile, let’s you know when it needs to be serviced.
It is a great automobile, comfortable powerful, not bad on gas, all around great car!! I actually like a smaller car, easier on gas and easier to maneuver.
accountCircle pl c
That it rides very smooth and is very solid compared to other vehicles.
Rides smooth. On the fence about maintenance issues. Repairs cost more than expected.
accountCircle Helena C
Buick full size vehicles are a thing of beauty and comfortable.
First, it is the shared family vehicle. It is very roomy and for a large vehicle it is great on gas. Great for long journeys. The extra cup holders are a welcome feature. However, it is a pre-owned vehicle so some of the special features may not be working as good as it was when the car was newly purchase. The vehicle has factory tint that is perfect, meaning: it is not too dark and it serves its purpose of not letting in the sunlight. There is no problem with the performance of the engine. Lots of trunk space. Good for highway cruiser. The interior design is comfortable and durable. Those are some of the pros but the cons are the size of the vehicle steering, turning, and rear view visibility. The variety of colors is limited. Overall it is a nice vehicle.
accountCircle Ben A
Its brakes don't last. There was a point where out of nowhere they stopped.
It's bigger than i'd like. I don't enjoy how often it need a repairs either. Lots of foreign cars go longer without the need for constant check ups.

Buick Lucerne Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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CX
219-227 HP 20-21 MPG 5-6 Seats
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CX-2
219-227 HP 20-21 MPG 5-6 Seats
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CXL
219-227 HP 20-21 MPG 5-6 Seats
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CXL Special Edition
219-227 HP 20-21 MPG 5-6 Seats
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CXL-3
219-227 HP 20-21 MPG 5-6 Seats
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CXL-4
219-227 HP 20-21 MPG 5-6 Seats
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CXL-5
219-227 HP 20-21 MPG 5-6 Seats
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Super
292 HP 18 MPG 5-6 Seats
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2009 Buick Lucerne Owner Reviews

4.15
33 Reviews
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5 stars 39%
4 stars 42%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 0%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Becky F on March 26, 2021
Buick Lucerne too bad they do not make those anymore. Buick is a nice brand!
My vehicle is very reliable as long as you keep the maintenance up-to-date. I like the fact that my vehicle has Bluetooth phone and OnStar I do have a current subscription to OnStar. The comfort of my vehicle is very high because there is a lot of legroom and trunk space. I also like the v6 engine I do not like the fact that they say that the battery is kept behind the back seat I am not sure how true that is.
accountCircle Missy M on January 30, 2021
It doesn't get very good gas mileage. I love the fact that it has a heated steering wheel
It's a very stylish looking car. An extremely smooth ride. Even has an heated steering wheel! My only complaint is it doesn't get very good gas mileage. My inside door handle broke and I need to replace the whole panel costing $600. I cannot just replace the handle

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Plano C.

The Buick Lucerne model we own rides pretty well. The vehicle is smooth and handles bumps pretty decently. It was smoother and handled the bumps better when we first bought it. The model of Lucerne we have has a good sound system. The climate controls do a good job of maintaining a comfortable environment.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Plano C.

We have spent way too much money on repairs, service, parts failure, design flaws, recalls that gm should have stood behind but did not, ridiculous unneeded repairs the mechanics were guessing at. It has been beyond disappointing for a Buick, which is normally a pretty decent vehicle.

Ranks #8 Large Cars by Owners

The 2009 Buick Lucerne has an average owner rating of 4.15 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 9 other Large Cars.

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4.67
2
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4.46
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4.15

Ranks #4 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Buick Lucerne has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Large Cars.

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29 MPG
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Tie
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28 MPG
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26 MPG

Is The 2009 Buick Lucerne A Good Car?

Yes, I have always like Buicks. My grandparents always drove Buicks, I have great memories. It is a higher end vehicles.
Tanya S.
Yes because it’s a bigger, therefore, safer car to drive. It comes with a lot of options and drives very smooth and quiet! I love the leather heated seats with an extra button to heat just the back... Read More
Raquel S.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Buick Lucerne?

There's been a few recalls, I had a problem with the fuse box and relay switch. We replaced it before the recall, and by the time got the recall it was already expired.
Tanya S.
It is very reliable and I have had only minor maintenance for the last 5 years. I have replaced the tires but they were the originals so it needed to be done ?
Amy J.

Is The 2009 Buick Lucerne A Good Value?

It currently cost 6,000. I find it a very good buy for the money. It has a lot of good features for an older vehicle.
Tanya S.
I paid $13,000 back in 2014 and it has been worth every penny!! This used vehicle came with low mileage (40,000) and all the bells and whistles options.
Nicole C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2009 buick lucerne oil type?

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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety