MYRModel Year Report

2004 Buick Lesabre

● Typical for this model
2004 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:59:35.781Z

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 35 distinct reports on file.

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 27 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 16 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

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

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 (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

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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 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Buick Lesabre have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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