MYRModel Year Report

1990 Buick Lesabre

▲ Better than typical
1990 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:05:00.363Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Lesabre Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 40 complaints 1988: 21 complaints 1989: 27 complaints 1989 1990: 46 complaints 1990 1991: 30 complaints 1992: 189 complaints 1993: 194 complaints 1993 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 178 complaints 1996: 98 complaints 1997: 394 complaints 1997 1998: 400 complaints 1999: 209 complaints 2000: 668 complaints 2001: 328 complaints 2001 2002: 309 complaints 2003: 164 complaints 2004: 162 complaints 2005: 77 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006
1990: 46 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
19845
19855
198616
198740
198821
198927
199046
199130
1992189
1993194
1994158
1995178
199698
1997394
1998400
1999209
2000668
2001328
2002309
2003164
2004162
200577
20063

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030502

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CROSSED A ROADWAY, AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030305

VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960904

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920415 — PE (closed 19920814)

BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1987 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 1998 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Buick Lesabre reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Buick Lesabre is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Buick Lesabre?

The most-reported component is electrical system:ignition, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Buick Lesabre have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.