MYRModel Year Report

1993 Buick Lesabre

● Typical for this model
1993 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:02:25.736Z

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
196
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

40% of complaints

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 1988 1989: 27 complaints 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 30 complaints 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 196 complaints 1993 196 1994: 168 complaints 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 1988 1989: 27 complaints 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 30 complaints 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 196 complaints 1993 196 1994: 168 complaints 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 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 30 complaints 1991 1992: 191 complaints 1992 1993: 196 complaints 1993 196 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

1993: 196 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

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

Service brakes

40% · 79 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

18% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing cooling unit and lines and automatic transmission.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Fire started as a result of a transmission cooler hose disengaging from its crimped connection and expelling transmission fluid onto exhaust m anifold.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-21

Transmission cooling line connection failed, causing transmission fluid to ignite on hot exhaust manifold.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-14

Electrical system

15% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and ignition.

FIREINJURY
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While driving vehicle caught on fire. Consumer pulled over, and called the fire department to extinguish the fire. Driver sustained injuries, and went to the hospital. Vehicle was towed and totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-04

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

7% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle suddenly accelerated three times, once causing loss of control/ accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-20

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-03-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-13 Fuel leaks
  2. I
    1993-07-13Engineering analysisClosed 1994-06-24 Fuel leaks
  3. R
    1996-03-22Power train96V015000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 79 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 29 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Buick Lesabre is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Buick Lesabre?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Buick Lesabre have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.