MYRModel Year Report

2001 Buick Lesabre

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Buick Lesabre
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 2001 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 2000: 668 complaints 2001: 328 complaints 2001 2002: 309 complaints 2003: 164 complaints 2004: 162 complaints 2005: 77 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006
2001: 328 complaints
View as data table
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

VISIBILITY 23%

23% of complaints: visibility — 74 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 32 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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BATTERY WOULD NOT HOLD CHARGE. HAD A NEW COMPUTER PUT IN. DID NOT HELP. HAD A NEW ALTERNATOR INSTALLED. DID NOT HELP. CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER ABOUT A YEAR OF TRYING TO FIND THE CAUSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140209

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT WITH AN SUV AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130516

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY BUICKS AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO GOOD REASON AND CAUSED ME TO REAR END A FELLOW EMPLOYEE AT A LIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121122

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 328
I 20021022 — EA (closed 20040309)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (74 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (24 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 1998 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Buick Lesabre reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Buick Lesabre is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Buick Lesabre?

The most-reported component is visibility:power window devices and controls, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Buick Lesabre have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.