1983 Buick Lesabre
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 189 |
| 1993 | 194 |
| 1994 | 158 |
| 1995 | 178 |
| 1996 | 98 |
| 1997 | 394 |
| 1998 | 400 |
| 1999 | 209 |
| 2000 | 668 |
| 2001 | 328 |
| 2002 | 309 |
| 2003 | 164 |
| 2004 | 162 |
| 2005 | 77 |
| 2006 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A DURA LAST (NA) ROTOR. THE ROTOR WAS PURCHASED AS AN AFTERMARKET PART FROM A LOCAL AUTO SUPPLIES STORE. THE ROTOR WAS INSTALLED ON A 1983 BUICK LESABRE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20100805
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
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BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1983 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 1983 Buick Lesabre reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Buick Lesabre?
The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Buick Lesabre have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.