2010 Buick Lucerne vs 2010 Ford Taurus
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 | 2010 Buick Lucerne | 2010 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 54 | 204 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,098 | 38 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,000 mi | 51,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lucerne | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 9 | 41 |
| Engine | 5 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 19 |
| Power Train | 2 | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 27 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
2010 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.