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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G4HD57206U••••••2006 Buick LUCERNE
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2006 Buick LUCERNE build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
290on the model
56builds in total
3involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 4Air Bags 4Structure 3Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensioncrashJun 2014
While driving home on rereidental street( 31th near charles street) in rockford il. At 8:00pm,crossing over charles street while the intersection light in my direction; and east bound vehicle dis-regared the light and crossed into my path turning left going south causing damage…
Air BagscrashNov 2013
The contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the driver's side tire became detached from the vehicle unexpectedly. The vehicle hydro-planed three times, swerved off the road and then crashed into a tree. There were no…
SteeringcrashSep 2006
1. Normal lane change from center lane to right lane at approx. 65 mph, maryland interstate 95 north mile marker 104.8 2. Vehicle veered sharply right with no control of steering resulting in 4 spins and traveling backwards with brakes on possibly 200 ft. Before striking an…
Electrical SystemSep 2016
The contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle continued to shut off. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The…
StructureFeb 2014
Both rear doors do not open. The latches have failed. It is impossible to get out of the backseat, unless you crawl through the front. The latches have latched forever. The door does not open from the inside or outside. It started intermittently with one door then the next. They…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G4HD57206U250959 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.