The most-reported Allure run is 2G4WJ582761 (2006 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.3× the typical run. Structure problems make up 33% of reports.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Buick Allure has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every Allure complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2G4WJ582761•••••• | 2006 | — | — | |
| 2G4WJ582261•••••• | 2006 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 33% of everything Buick Allure owners report: Structure, 1 of 3 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — |
The Allure against its rivals
The Allure draws 1.5 complaints per production run; the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.7, the BMW 550i 1.8 and the Jaguar S-Type 2.4. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Allure | 3 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1,689 | 454 | 6.5% | |
| BMW 550i | 134 | 75 | 0.7% | |
| Jaguar S-Type | 389 | 164 | 10.8% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Buick Allure | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 3 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Buick Allure share of that is 3 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Buick Allure VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 3 NHTSA complaints from 2 Allure runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Allure production run has the most complaints?
2G4WJ582761, a 2006 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Allure run has 1.5.
Does the Allure get more complaints than the Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
No: 1.5 complaints per production run for the Allure against 3.7 for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
How many Allure complaints involve a crash?
0% of 3 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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