MYRModel Year Report

1989 Buick Lesabre

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1989 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:01:40.255Z

Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
27

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1989: 27 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

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

5 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

When vehicle was standing still the accelerator went to full throttle and caused accident. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-14

Seat belts

4 of 27 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and rear/other.

INJURY
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Shoulder belt failed to secure driver, causing injury during accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-04

Fuel system, gasoline

4 of 27 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and delivery.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving, noticed smoke, then flames coming from dash, result vehicle caught fire, for no apparent reason. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-14

Fuel line pressure feeder at lh side rusted through the plastic bracket in front of rear wheel frame rail in August 2005. Pool of gas 3 inches in diameter under the car in closed garage overnight.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-11

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

4 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Tires

3 of 27 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1988-08-29Fuel system, gasoline88V143000 Fuel rollover valve assembly may not have been installed.

    Remedy: Replace fuel sender and pump assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1989-11-17Structure89V188000 Vehicles may have discrepant welds in the left rear rocker panel which can cause deformation of the panel.

    Remedy: Install a reinforcement kit.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 88V143000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 89V188000 · Structure
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Buick Lesabre?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 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.