Research · 10 model years
Buick LesabreEvery model year, 1996–2005
Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 2,871 owner complaints for the Buick Lesabre. The 2000 model year has the most complaints (680).
Buick Lesabre years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 77 | 6 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 162 | 4 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 167 | 9 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 322 | 15 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 335 | 10 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 680 | 26 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 1999 | 2 | 215 | 19 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 410 | 15 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 402 | 26 | Not rated | 20 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 101 | 8 | Not rated | 20 |
- 20050 recalls · 77 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20040 recalls · 162 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20031 recall · 167 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20022 recalls · 322 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20010 recalls · 335 complaints · 20 mpg
- 20005 recalls · 680 complaints · 20 mpg
- 19992 recalls · 215 complaints · 21 mpg
- 19981 recall · 410 complaints · 21 mpg
- 19972 recalls · 402 complaints · 20 mpg
- 19962 recalls · 101 complaints · 20 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 101 |
| 1997 | 402 |
| 1998 | 410 |
| 1999 | 215 |
| 2000 | 680 |
| 2001 | 335 |
| 2002 | 322 |
| 2003 | 167 |
| 2004 | 162 |
| 2005 | 77 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026