How Long Do Buick Lucernes Last? (Miles & Years)
Buick Lucernes can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 596 used Lucernes for sale in the US, 26.3% have passed 150,000 miles and 5.9% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 5.9% are past 200,000 miles, at a median of 124,475 miles.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 596 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Buick Lucerne mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used Lucernes | 596 | 124,475 | 26.3% | 5.9% | — |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 596 | 124,475 | 26.3% | 5.9% | — |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Buick Lucerne years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2006 (12 of 119 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2008 and 2009 as years to avoid. See the full Buick Lucerne years to avoid and the best Buick Lucerne years.
Common problems on high-mileage Lucernes
- Rear electrical center overheating and fuel pump relay failure (2008–2011) — owner reports between 40,000 and 211,000 miles
- engine stalls while driving without warning (2009–2010) — owner reports between 30,000 and 119,000 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Buick Lucerne model years: equipment (3,493), electrical system (1,449), engine and engine cooling (713).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Buick Lucerne last?
Buick Lucernes can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 596 used Lucernes for sale in the US, 26.3% have passed 150,000 miles and 5.9% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 5.9% are past 200,000 miles, at a median of 124,475 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 240,044 miles.
How many years does a Buick Lucerne last?
596 of the 596 Lucernes listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 26.3% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Buick Lucerne?
26.3% of used Lucernes for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 26.3% among examples 10+ years old (median 124,475 miles). Fewer Lucernes make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Buick Lucerne years last the longest?
The 2006 model years have the most Lucernes still for sale past 200,000 miles (12 listings respectively). Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2008 and 2009 as years to avoid.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage Lucernes?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include rear electrical center overheating and fuel pump relay failure (2008–2011), reported at 40,000–211,000 miles and engine stalls while driving without warning (2009–2010), reported at 30,000–119,000 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
What is the average mileage of a used Buick Lucerne for sale?
The median used Buick Lucerne for sale has 124,475 miles; one in ten has more than 179,434. Based on 596 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 596 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03