There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Buick Lesabre, but owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Buick Lesabre problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | |
| Power Train | 8 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 6
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 5
- Suspension › Front — 3
- Seat Belts › Front — 2
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 2
- Electrical System › Horn — 2
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 52,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Buick Lesabre complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 92,647 miles · reported Oct 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driverâs side hub bearing had failed to…
Exterior Lighting · at 175,000 miles · reported Feb 2, 2020
The headlights just stopped working. It is not the bulb as the lights come on when I lock or unlock the car using the fob. I was driving down the road and the headlights just stopped working, this was in the middle of the night with no street lights. I just had the car in the shop two months ago for the same problem. There has to be an issue with the car and the headlights. I love this car but I can't drive at night as I have no lights and can't keep taking it to the shop and paying out money every couple of months to fix the same problem.
Exterior Lighting · at 130,000 miles · reported Feb 9, 2017
My headlights would not come on or would go off intermittently while driving . I had to drive with the high beams on. A preliminary recall notice came to me telling me to drive with the high beams on, until they figured out the issue. After about 6 to 9 months they issued a recall. They indicated it was a "module", I took the car in to have the module replaced. It did not fix the problem. I took it back in and talked to the service manager. He investigated the issue and said that the module was not making contact with connections inside the module / fuse box. He said it was a box issue and…
Electrical System · at 78,000 miles · reported Apr 7, 2016
The contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the odometer and speedometer failed to work. The dealer indicated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Electrical System · at 48,771 miles · reported Feb 8, 2016
The contact owns a 2005 buick lesabre. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart after several attempts. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was towed twice to the dealer where the electronic ignition module was replaced each time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,771.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Buick Lesabre as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Buick Lesabre?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (25 reports), followed by power train (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 52,000 miles.
Are Buick recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.