Ford E-450 vs Buick Lucerne
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford E-450 | Buick Lucerne |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 546 | 1,332 |
| Model years covered | 1993–2026 | 2006–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2010 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 119 |
| Fires reported | 31 | 79 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 77 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Tires | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.7% | 20.9% |
Ford E-450 by year
What breaks
Tires
120
22.0%
Brakes
68
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
65
11.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
37
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
34
6.2%
Steering
30
5.5%
Body & Structure
30
5.5%
Electrical System
29
5.3%
Buick Lucerne by year
What breaks
Electrical System
405
30.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
137
10.3%
Engine & Cooling
106
8.0%
Body & Structure
103
7.7%
Steering
84
6.3%
Airbags
79
5.9%
Brakes
56
4.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
45
3.4%