MYRModel Year Report

2005 Buick Lesabre

▲ Better than typical
2005 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:29.468Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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
77
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

32% 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 2001: 328 complaints 2002: 310 complaints 2003: 164 complaints 2004: 162 complaints 2005: 77 complaints 2005 77 2006: 3 complaints
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 2001: 328 complaints 2002: 310 complaints 2002 2003: 164 complaints 2004: 162 complaints 2005: 77 complaints 2005 77 2006: 3 complaints
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 2001: 328 complaints 2001 2002: 310 complaints 2002 2003: 164 complaints 2003 2004: 162 complaints 2004 2005: 77 complaints 2005 77 2006: 3 complaints 2006

2005: 77 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.

Electrical system

32% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and horn.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, smoke was emitting from under the rear seat. The contact was able to pull over to further assess the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-10

Failure of stepper motors in instrument cluster.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-24

Service brakes

12% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

On 06/08/14 brake pedal of my car went to floor while I was driving it at low speeds to escape collision with car in front of me, which stopped on red light, I directed my car to pole of subway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-24

Also filed under Structure

Power train

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Engine

6% · 5 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lesabre. While driving 60 MPH on the freeway, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal, which failed to engage and caused the vehicle to decelerate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-27

Air bags

6% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Buick Lesabre is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Lesabre?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Lesabre have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.