MYRModel Year Report

1995 Buick Lesabre

● Typical for this model
1995 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:27:50.920Z

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, 1995 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 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 196 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 178 complaints 1995 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
1995: 178 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.

AIR BAGS 25%

25% of complaints: air bags — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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AT 10:15 PM JUNE 21 2012 MYSELF THE DRIVER AND MY NEPHEW 12 YEARS IN AGE GOT DONE EATING AT RESTAURANT GOT IN THE 95 BUICK LESABRE ENTERED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION DID NOT TURN THE KEY OVER JUST PUT IT IN THE IGNITION SAT THERE FOR ABOUT A MINUTE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20120624

1995 BUICK LESABRE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *TS THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS INJURED. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT TO CAUSE THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *JB *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060117

UNEXPLAINED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN MY 1995 BUICK LASABRE .THIS MAY NOT BE THE EXACT DAY THE INCIDENT HAPPENED BUT CLOSE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040504

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and ignition.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE FRONT DASH BOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951205

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and frame and members.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950807 — exterior lighting

THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ON VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT OUTBOARD LOWER PAD NUMBER.

Campaign 95V158000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V158000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Buick Lesabre reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Buick Lesabre is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buick Lesabre?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 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.