Driving along at 8:30 pm ( darkness) and low beam headlights turned off. High beams worked, no low beam. Very dangerous. I tried the manual switches and could not get the low beams to turn on. Had to drive with high beams to get home.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Buick Allure Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2006 Buick Allure with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Buick Allure problems
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No recalls for the 2006 Buick Allure
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Buick Allure. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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4 complaints about the 2006 Buick Allure
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
As I was entering an entrance ramp to the freeway, beginning to accelerate speed, for some reason I pulled back on the steering wheel and discovered the tilt was not working and the entire steering wheel along with the column pulled back nearly six inches, as if would detach.
The passenger door will not open. The electric locks appear to be fine but the door handle will not open the door form the inside or out. This appears to be a huge safety risk as egress would be impossible in a fire/crash. *Tr
2005 Buick allure gas gauge customer states when the gauge is slightly under 1/4 it will drop rapidly to show empty**cc *jb
2006 Buick Allure vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Buick Allure | 4 | 0 | - | |
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 330 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Buick Lacrosse | 300 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 91 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 89 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 54 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Buick Lesabre | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2006 Buick Allure
Does the 2006 Buick Allure have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Buick Allure right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Allure?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), fuel system (1), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Buick Allure had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 26, 2007 and the latest on September 29, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2006 Buick Allure has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data