Buick LeSabre Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Buick LeSabre — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Good | — | 49 | 3 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2004 | Good | — | 116 | 3 | 15 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2003 | Good | 1 | 115 | 9 | 5 | — | Structure | Full report → |
| 2002 | Caution | 2 | 210 | 15 | 17 | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 2001 | Caution | — | 215 | 6 | 7 | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 2000Worst | Avoid | 1 | 400 | 13 | 16 | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 1999 | Caution | 1 | 151 | 18 | 15 | 3 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1998 | Caution | — | 260 | 10 | 3 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1997 | Avoid | — | 286 | 13 | 15 | 1 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1996Best | Good | 1 | 48 | 3 | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1995 | Caution | — | 130 | 9 | 14 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1994 | Good | — | 105 | 24 | 17 | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
| 1993 | Caution | — | 155 | 4 | 3 | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
| 1992 | Caution | 1 | 153 | 13 | 8 | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
14 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Buick LeSabre Problems
Based on 2,393 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
LeSabre Years to Avoid
Best LeSabre Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout low-problem years.
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Buick LeSabre Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Buick LeSabre Reliability
What year LeSabre has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2000 Buick LeSabre had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 400 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2000 report for specific defects.
Is the Buick LeSabre reliable?
The Buick LeSabre has accumulated 2,393 owner-filed complaints and 7 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 4 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 1996 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used LeSabre.
What are the most common LeSabre problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (382 reports), Visibility (268 reports), Electrical System (264 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (209 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my LeSabre has an open recall?
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