Buick Lesabre Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 536 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Buick Lesabre across 11 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (244). The words owners use most often: “window regulator” (18% of reports).
- 536visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%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 99 of 536 complaints (18%)
- Power windows: mentioned in 55 of 536 complaints (10%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 45 of 536 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the Buick Lesabre at $770, and half of them between $640 and $910.
Based on 123 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2013), 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 330 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 536 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 3 an 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 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…
Tl * the contact owns a 2003 buick lesabre. The contact stated that when the rear drivers door was closed, the glass window fell into the door panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was repaired. The repairs were unknown. Additionally, the failure recurred with the front and rear passenger…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the window regulators failed to close or open the side windows in the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer stated that the window regulators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Lesabres have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 536 owner complaints about visibility 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 visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the Buick Lesabre?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $640 and $910), from 123 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Buick Lesabre?
The most frequent phrase is “window regulator”, in 99 of 536 complaints, followed by “power windows” (55).
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