MYRModel Year Report

2000 Buick Lesabre

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Buick Lesabre
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints 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
669
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

37% 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 1997 1998: 400 complaints 1999: 209 complaints 2000: 669 complaints 2000 669 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 1998 1999: 209 complaints 2000: 669 complaints 2000 669 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 2000: 669 complaints 2000 669 2001: 328 complaints 2001 2002: 310 complaints 2002 2003: 164 complaints 2003 2004: 162 complaints 2004 2005: 77 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006

2000: 669 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.

Visibility

37% · 247 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

CRASHFIRE

Electrical system

13% · 90 reports

Most commonly citing horn and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I had problem with windows not rolling up and down. After I took my Buick to pep boys 3325 124TH ave nw coon rapids mn electric mechanic found out that my window power switch is damaged after rain storm.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-02

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and engine

There was a clicking sound on the right passenger side for about 30 seconds coming down my driveway and then it stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-25

Consumer states while the car was running a fire started under the hood. Ts prior to fire vehicle lost electric power and warning lights on dash flashed on. Air temp sensor, air intake duct, inner and outer air cleaner assembly replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-07

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 82 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While traveling on the highway without prior warning. Flames were shooting out from underneath the vehicle. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-04

Steering

8% · 51 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and rack and pinion.

CRASH

Fuel system, gasoline

7% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing delivery and fuel injection system.

FIRE

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1999-10-08Service brakes, hydraulic99V238000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1999-11-16Steering99V301000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.

    Remedy: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. ▮
    2000Complaint volume 669 complaints filed for this model year.
  4. R
    2000-06-21Service brakes, hydraulic00V114000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2000-09-14Exterior lighting99V355000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The head lamp adjustment device…

    Remedy: An insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps will be provided to owners for the owner's manual. Owners should follow the procedure in the insert for headlamp aim adjustment…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    2002-06-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-10-22 Engine compartment fires
  7. I
    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
  8. 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

2000 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 247 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 90 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 82 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V238000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 99V301000 · Steering
  • Recall 00V114000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 99V355000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 04V090000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Buick Lesabre is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Buick Lesabre?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Buick Lesabre have?
5 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.