MYRModel Year Report

2004 Buick Lesabre

● Typical for this model
2004 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:13:09.510Z

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, 2004 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 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 2004 2005: 77 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2006
2004: 162 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42%

42% of complaints: electrical system — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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The backup camera will stay in 'night' brightness mode for 15 seconds while backing out of the garage into daylight. This makes the video screen usless until the 15 second delay is over.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240613

TAKATA RECALL WIRE HARNESS AND BACK SEAT BELT NOT WORKING ,LOCKING IN MOTION

NHTSA ODI report, 20180719

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, DASHBOARD COLLAPSED AND WINDSHIELD SHATTERED IN TWO PLACES AFTER TAPPING ANOTHER VEHICLE.*MR THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLE'S WAS MINIMAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040722

Also filed under VISIBILITY

WHILE DRIVING, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN TAPPING THE BUMPER IN FRONT AT 5 MPH. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040712

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveline and cooling unit and lines.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (14 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 2004 Buick Lesabre reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Buick Lesabre is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buick Lesabre?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Buick Lesabre have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.