2002 Buick Lesabre Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 2002 Buick Lesabre, 37% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “window regulator” (30% of reports).
- 115visibility complaints
- 53,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Window regulator: mentioned in 34 of 115 complaints (30%)
- Rear windows: mentioned in 12 of 115 complaints (10%)
- Inside door: mentioned in 8 of 115 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 2002 Buick Lesabre at $800, and half of them between $700 and $930.
Based on 40 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 85 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 115 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Buick Lesabre visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lesabre | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2004 Lesabre | 6 | 4% | 5,489 |
| 2003 Lesabre | 12 | 7% | 25,000 |
| 2002 Lesabre | 115 | 37% | 53,000 |
| 2001 Lesabre | 99 | 30% | 55,000 |
| 2000 Lesabre | 244 | 36% | 57,000 |
| 1999 Lesabre | 9 | 4% | 116,000 |
| 1998 Lesabre | 12 | 3% | 39,457 |
| 1997 Lesabre | 28 | 7% | — |
| 1996 Lesabre | 3 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Lesabre | 7 | 4% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility for the 2002 Buick Lesabre. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. While driving approximately 40 mph with the heating system activated, cold air emitted from the vents of the vehicle. In addition, there was an unknown substance leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. While checking the window motor, it was discovered that the wiring inside the door was poorly assembled. Every time it rained, the window regulators had to be replaced. The failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not…
1. Dashboard separating from windshield and causing 3" gap causing partial obstruction. Now is separating more at drivers' side near steering wheel, and about 75% pulled away at this time. Critical safety problem because air bags may deploy and injury or death could occur. Cannot fix easily and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Buick Lesabres have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 115 owner complaints about visibility for the 2002 Buick Lesabre (37% of the 310 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Buick Lesabre visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 53,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 2002 Buick Lesabre?
Owners report a typical cost of $800 (half paid between $700 and $930), from 40 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 2002 Buick Lesabre?
The most frequent phrase is “window regulator”, in 34 of 115 complaints, followed by “rear windows” (12).
Other 2002 Buick Lesabre problems
- Structure problems (51)
See all 2002 Buick Lesabre problems or visibility problems across all Lesabre years.