Buick LeSabre complaints by model year
3,725 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 77 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 162 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 164 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 | 310 | 15 | 12 | 2 |
| 2001 | 328 | 10 | 22 | 0 |
| 2000 | 669 | 26 | 30 | 5 |
| 1999 | 209 | 19 | 20 | 2 |
| 1998 | 400 | 15 | 43 | 1 |
| 1997 | 394 | 26 | 31 | 2 |
| 1996 | 98 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 178 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 158 | 26 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 194 | 12 | 21 | 1 |
| 1992 | 189 | 17 | 24 | 2 |
| 1991 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 46 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 1986 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1997–2006. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 28 | 12 | 9 | 244 | 99 | 115 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 110 | 196 | 69 | 78 | 28 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 42 | 50 | 28 | 87 | 38 | 24 | 15 | 66 | 25 | 1 |
| Structure | 17 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 50 | 51 | 57 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 38 | 75 | 24 | 52 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 33 | 11 | 13 | 31 | 29 | 37 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 25 | 20 | 44 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 33 | 20 | 15 | 24 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Buick LeSabre recalls (27)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one LeSabre model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V090000 | Feb 24, 2004 | GM/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR | 1998, 1999, 2000 | — |
| 02V222000 | Aug 9, 2002 | GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 02V067000 | Mar 6, 2002 | GM/STEERING GEAR BOLTS | 2002 | — |
| 00V114000 | Apr 17, 2000 | GM/BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL LEAKS | 2000 | — |
| 99V355000 | Dec 17, 1999 | GM/FMVSS 108 | 2000 | — |
| 99V301000 | Oct 29, 1999 | GM/INNER TIE ROD NUTS | 2000 | — |
| 99V238000 | Aug 27, 1999 | GM/BRAKE BOOSTER/PEDAL ASSEMBLY | 2000 | — |
| 99V089000 | Apr 26, 1999 | GM/FMVSS 102/TRANSMISSION | 1999 | — |
| 96V116000 | Jul 1, 1996 | GM/FUEL:CARBURETOR:SINGLE:MANIFOLD:INTAKE | 1996, 1997 | — |
| 96V044000 | Mar 5, 1996 | GM/INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES | 1997 | — |
| 96V015000 | Jan 23, 1996 | GM/TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:COOLING UNIT | 1992, 1993 | — |
| 95V204000 | Oct 23, 1995 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT | 1996 | — |
| 95V158000 | Aug 4, 1995 | LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:HEAD LIGHTS | 1995 | — |
| 91V167000 | Sep 23, 1991 | EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:LEVER SETTLING | 1992 | — |
| 89V188000 | Nov 7, 1989 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END) | 1989 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Buick LeSabre FAQ
How many recalls has the Buick LeSabre had?
NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns that cover at least one Buick LeSabre model year from 1982 to 2006. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Buick LeSabre year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2000 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (669) and the 2006 the fewest (3). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Buick LeSabre problems?
Across the 1997–2006 model years, owners most often name the visibility, engine and engine cooling, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Buick LeSabre get?
EPA rates the 2005 Buick LeSabre at 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.