Buick Lesabre recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 1,710 owner complaints for the Buick Lesabre (model years 2000–2006). The most reported problem area is visibility (469 complaints), followed by electrical system (254 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 77 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 162 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 164 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 310 | 15 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 328 | 10 | 22 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 669 | 26 | 30 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (669), 2001 (328) and 2002 (310). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Buick Lesabre model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 469 | 4 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 254 | 6 of 7 | |
| Structure | 202 | 5 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 140 | 5 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 137 | 6 of 7 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V090000 | Feb 24, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 2000 | 910,873 |
| 02V222000 | Aug 9, 2002 | Air bags: frontal | 2002–2003 | 133,221 |
| 02V067000 | Mar 6, 2002 | Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) | 2002 | 249 |
| 00V114000 | Apr 17, 2000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | 2000 | 8,132 |
| 99V355000 | Dec 17, 1999 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2000 | 35,725 |
| 99V301000 | Oct 29, 1999 | Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly | 2000 | 1,284 |
| 99V238000 | Aug 27, 1999 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2000 | 988 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 70 complaints and a fire in 76 complaints; 82 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.