MYRModel Year Report

1991 Buick Lesabre

▲ Better than typical
1991 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:33:18.802Z

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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40%

40% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and module.

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ASK FOR EXT 233. VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950228

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 27%

27% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

FIRE
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WHILE STARTING CAR THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE CAR WAS A COMPLETE TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970428

SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly.

FIRE
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VEHICLE FIRE AFTER FUEL RAN OUT OF VEHICLE. NAR 07/02/2003.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF GAS. THE CONSUMER FIGURED THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK SINCE HE HAD FILLED THE VEHICLE UP THE DAY BEFORE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041122

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and buckle assembly.

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

1991 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Buick Lesabre reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Buick Lesabre is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Buick Lesabre?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Buick Lesabre have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.