2009 Buick Lucerne vs 2009 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 128 | 460 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 956 | 61 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 22–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,000 mi | 68,783 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lucerne | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 76 | 61 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 64 |
| Engine | 7 | 56 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 51 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 36 | 14 |
| Structure | 8 | 40 |
| Power Train | 2 | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 36 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 26 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
2009 Buick Lucerne
2009 Hyundai Sonata
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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.