2008 Buick Lucerne vs 2008 Chrysler 300
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Buick Lucerne | 2008 Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 218 | 714 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 905 | 81 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 26 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lucerne | Chrysler 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 121 | 502 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 185 |
| Engine | 24 | 53 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 9 |
| Power Train | 5 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 25 |
| Steering | 9 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 107 |
| Overheating | 16 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 76 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2008 Buick Lucerne
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.