MYRModel Year Report

1981 Buick Lesabre

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1981 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:55.054Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1981

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 44 complaints 1988: 21 complaints 1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 30 complaints 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 196 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 178 complaints 1996: 98 complaints 1997: 394 complaints 1997 1998: 400 complaints 1999: 209 complaints 2000: 669 complaints 2001: 328 complaints 2001 2002: 310 complaints 2003: 164 complaints 2004: 162 complaints 2005: 77 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 44 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 30 complaints 1991 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 196 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 178 complaints 1995 1996: 98 complaints 1997: 394 complaints 1997 1998: 400 complaints 1999: 209 complaints 1999 2000: 669 complaints 2001: 328 complaints 2001 2002: 310 complaints 2003: 164 complaints 2003 2004: 162 complaints 2005: 77 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 44 complaints 1987 1988: 21 complaints 1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 30 complaints 1991 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 196 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 178 complaints 1995 1996: 98 complaints 1997: 394 complaints 1997 1998: 400 complaints 1999: 209 complaints 1999 2000: 669 complaints 2001: 328 complaints 2001 2002: 310 complaints 2003: 164 complaints 2003 2004: 162 complaints 2005: 77 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints

1981: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
19845
19855
198616
198744
198821
198927
199047
199130
1992191
1993196
1994168
1995178
199698
1997394
1998400
1999209
2000669
2001328
2002310
2003164
2004162
200577
20063

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1981-04-06Service brakes, hydraulic81V037000 The power brake vacuum hoses may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 106, "Brake hoses". The material used in the hoses will not perform according to specifications. The…

    Remedy: The vacuum pump inlet and outlet hoses will be replaced free of charge.

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    1983-08-10Vehicle speed control83V077000 Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.

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    Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic80V125000 The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, replace the pedal support bracket at no charge to owner.

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Buy-smart checklist

1981 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 80V125000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 81V037000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 83V077000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1981 Buick Lesabre reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1981 Buick Lesabre have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.