2006 Buick Lesabre

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2006 Buick Lesabre
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:59:30.818Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Lesabre Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 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
2006: 3 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

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension.

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SUB FRAME/CRADLE MOUNT FAILURE. TWO MOUNTS (SPACERS/WASHERS/BOLTS) ROTTED OUT ON RIGHT FRONT. ENTIRE SUB FRAME DROPPED ON RIGHT SIDE. IMPACTED STEERING. CAR IS NON DRIVABLE DUE TO SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120814

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

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SUB FRAME/CRADLE MOUNT FAILURE. TWO MOUNTS (SPACERS/WASHERS/BOLTS) ROTTED OUT ON RIGHT FRONT. ENTIRE SUB FRAME DROPPED ON RIGHT SIDE. IMPACTED STEERING. CAR IS NON DRIVABLE DUE TO SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120814

ENGINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THEY DETECTED THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD VALVE GASKETS WERE LEAKING INTERNALLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130212

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Buick Lesabre — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 1998 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Buick Lesabre reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Lesabre?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 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.