2006 Buick Lesabre Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 14, 2015 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Lesabre years
Not enough data 12th of 12 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Buick Lesabre. That ranks 12th out of 12 Lesabre model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Buick Lesabre
1964 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan (4469) - this, the slightly more luxurious 'Custom' version, features full-length side moldings, whereas the regular LeSabre onl. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Buick Lesabre problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Engine1 · ~19,074 mi
Structure1 · ~81,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~81,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%———
Engine133%19,074——
Structure133%81,000——
Suspension133%81,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212013: 1201312015: 120151

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Buick Lesabre recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick la crosse. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced…

Electrical System · received Sep 14, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10763482

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance, they detected the upper and lower intake manifold valve gaskets were leaking internally. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…

Engine · received Feb 12, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10497841

Sub frame/cradle mount failure. Two mounts (spacers/washers/bolts) rotted out on right front. Entire sub frame dropped on right side. Impacted steering. Car is non drivable due to safety issue. Serious design flaw for such exposed parts to be made of thin gauge metal and rubber. These parts hold /…

Suspension · received Aug 14, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10470661

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Lesabre?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Buick Lesabre?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.