Buick Lesabre Structure Problems
Owners have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Buick Lesabre across 12 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (57). The words owners use most often: “dash pad” (9% of reports).
- 255structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%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.
- Dash pad: mentioned in 23 of 255 complaints (9%)
- Front steering wheel: mentioned in 18 of 255 complaints (7%)
- Towards passenger: mentioned in 13 of 255 complaints (5%)
- Side airbag: mentioned in 13 of 255 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Buick Lesabre at $1,450, and half of them between $1,200 and $1,650.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2012), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 179 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 255 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 10 an injury.
Buick Lesabre structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lesabre | 1 | 33% | 81,000 |
| 2005 Lesabre | 3 | 4% | 58,800 |
| 2004 Lesabre | 19 | 12% | 54,000 |
| 2003 Lesabre | 57 | 35% | 60,063 |
| 2002 Lesabre | 51 | 16% | 71,500 |
| 2001 Lesabre | 50 | 15% | 69,500 |
| 2000 Lesabre | 25 | 4% | 92,500 |
| 1999 Lesabre | 6 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 1998 Lesabre | 4 | 1% | 133,500 |
| 1997 Lesabre | 17 | 4% | 130,000 |
| 1996 Lesabre | 6 | 6% | 102,000 |
| 1995 Lesabre | 16 | 9% | 99,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 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.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that their trunk failed to remain in the open position when needed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic due to a flat tire. The contact was informed the inner tie rod bushing had rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick lesabre. While reversing the vehicle at approximately 10 mph into the driveway, the contact noticed an abnormal cracking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact stopped and looked underneath the vehicle. He noticed that the a-frame on the…
Was driving and as i pulled to redlight vehicle smelled of gas but burst into flames from the motor
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick lesabre. The contact noticed that the dashboard had inadvertently become unglued without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Lesabres have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 255 owner complaints about structure for the Buick Lesabre. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Lesabre structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Buick Lesabre?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,450 (half paid between $1,200 and $1,650), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Buick Lesabre?
The most frequent phrase is “dash pad”, in 23 of 255 complaints, followed by “front steering wheel” (18).
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