Buick Lesabre recalls and problems
7 recalls and 1,713 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
1,713
Crashes reported
70
Fires reported
76
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Buick Lesabre by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lesabre | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Lesabre | 0 | 77 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 Lesabre | 0 | 162 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 Lesabre | 1 | 164 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Lesabre | 2 | 310 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 Lesabre | 0 | 328 | 10 | 22 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 Lesabre | 5 | 669 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 0 |
Most reported Buick Lesabre problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 484 | |
| Electrical System | 268 | |
| Structure | 203 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 154 | |
| Air Bags | 137 | |
| Power Train | 107 | |
| Steering | 101 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 75 | |
| Tires | 66 | |
| Engine | 56 |
All Buick Lesabre recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V-090 | Feb 24, 2004 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (L36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. |
| 02V-222 | Aug 9, 2002 | 2002–2003 | Air Bags | Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. |
| 02V-067 | Mar 6, 2002 | 2002 | Steering | Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. |
| 00V-114 | Apr 17, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 99V-355 | Dec 17, 1999 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 99V-301 | Oct 29, 1999 | 2000 | Steering | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 99V-238 | Aug 27, 1999 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Buick Lesabre?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Buick Lesabre has the most reports (669). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Buick Lesabre have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Buick Lesabre model years 2000, 2002–2003.
What are the most common Buick Lesabre problems?
Owners report visibility, electrical system, structure problems most often.