MYRModel Year Report

1992 Buick Lesabre

● Typical for this model
1992 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:59:28.336Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 1992 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 1991: 30 complaints 1992: 189 complaints 1992 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
1992: 189 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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 24%

24% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ABS BRAKES FAILED TO STOPPED VEHICLE, CAUSING FRONT END COLLISION AT 40 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950118

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4%

4% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB *TT

NHTSA ODI report, 20020924

AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030402

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19911008 — parking brake

WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

Remedy: REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 91V167000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920127 — PE (closed 19920522)

FUEL LINE CONNECTOR FAILS

I 19920415 — PE (closed 19920814)

BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION

I 19930503 — EA (closed 19940531)

FUEL LINE FAILURE

R 19960322 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Campaign 96V015000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (46 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V167000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 1998 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Buick Lesabre reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Buick Lesabre is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Buick Lesabre?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Buick Lesabre have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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