MYRModel Year Report

1999 Buick Lesabre

● Typical for this model
1999 Buick Lesabre
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
209
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

34% 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 1991 1992: 191 complaints 1993: 196 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 178 complaints 1996: 98 complaints 1997: 394 complaints 1998: 400 complaints 1999: 209 complaints 1999 209 2000: 669 complaints 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 1992 1993: 196 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 178 complaints 1996: 98 complaints 1996 1997: 394 complaints 1998: 400 complaints 1999: 209 complaints 1999 209 2000: 669 complaints 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 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 178 complaints 1995 1996: 98 complaints 1996 1997: 394 complaints 1997 1998: 400 complaints 1998 1999: 209 complaints 1999 209 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

1999: 209 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.

Engine and engine cooling

34% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

15% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Re: accident may, 27, 2014, ncic 9245, officer id 17604 the above accident was caused by a mechanical failure of the Buick le sabre, 1999, license # [xxx]. Not driver error.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-13

Also filed under Air bags

The vehicle caught on fire under the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-12

Fuel system, gasoline

10% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing delivery and fuel injection system.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Service brakes

10% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Suspension

9% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing front and shock absorber.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle was involved in a roll over accident due to faulty rear springs, which resulted in one fatality and one injury. *ak.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-01

As I was driving from the gas station I took a left and as I accelerated, the engine started to vibrate. I I had never noticed this before that day. So proceed to take my time carefully back to work.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-16

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1999-05-25Power train99V089000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4T65E automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence." A…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the manual valve/link assembly with a replacement manual valve/link kit, featuring a spring-type fastener.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1999-05-26Recall queryClosed 2002-02-08 Transmission shift lever sequence
  3. I
    2002-06-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-10-22 Engine compartment fires
  4. I
    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
  5. R
    2004-06-30Fuel system, gasoline04V090000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 V6 (L36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on June 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on September 30, 2004.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 71 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V089000 · Power train
  • Recall 04V090000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Buick Lesabre is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Buick Lesabre?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Buick Lesabre have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.