2005 Buick Lesabre Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lesabre years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Buick Lesabre. That ranks 11th out of 12 Lesabre model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (25 complaints, 32%), typically at around 53,500 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 77owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Buick Lesabre problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | 32% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 10% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 6% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 6% | 15,150 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 6% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5% | 84,257 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5% | 48,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 49,505 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 5% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | 52,300 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | 22,580 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 58,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 96,180 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 92,647 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Buick Lesabre recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Buick Lesabre.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Fuel gauge false reading. Hard shift's
Engine intake gasket failure
The transmission rarely slips causing a dangerous situation. I must pull over shift off the vehicle and start it again. *tr
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…
Other Buick Lesabre years
← 2004 Lesabre · 2006 Lesabre →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lesabre | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 77 | 0 |
| 2004 Lesabre | 162 | 0 |
| 2003 Lesabre | 164 | 1 |
| 2002 Lesabre | 310 | 2 |
| 2001 Lesabre | 328 | 0 |
| 2000 Lesabre | 669 | 5 |
| 1999 Lesabre | 209 | 2 |
| 1998 Lesabre | 400 | 1 |
| 1997 Lesabre | 394 | 2 |
| 1996 Lesabre | 98 | 2 |
| 1995 Lesabre | 178 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Lesabre?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Buick Lesabre?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Buick Lesabre a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lesabre model years, the 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.