MYRModel Year Report

1999 Buick Lesabre

● Typical for this model
1999 Buick Lesabre
BUILT 2026-08-02

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, 1999 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 1993: 194 complaints 1993 1994: 158 complaints 1995: 178 complaints 1996: 98 complaints 1997: 394 complaints 1997 1998: 400 complaints 1999: 209 complaints 1999 2000: 668 complaints 2001: 328 complaints 2001 2002: 309 complaints 2003: 164 complaints 2004: 162 complaints 2005: 77 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006
1999: 209 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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 29 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20140613

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990525 — power train

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 RETA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE/LINK ASSEMBLY WITH A REPLACEMENT MANUAL VALVE/LINK KIT, FEATURING A SPRING-TYPE FASTENER.

Campaign 99V089000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990526 — RQ (closed 20020208)

TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE

I 20020613 — PE (closed 20021022)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20021022 — EA (closed 20040309)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20040630 — fuel system, gasoline

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 T

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.

Campaign 04V090000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (29 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 (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V089000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V090000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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:engine:gasoline, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 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.