MYRModel Year Report

Buick Lesabre — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to avoid, 2 to watch and 5 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid3 years

Caution2 years

Best bets5 years

Complaint history

1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 44 complaints, Recommended 1988: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 47 complaints, Recommended 1991: 30 complaints, Recommended 1992: 191 complaints, Recommended 1993: 196 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 168 complaints, Recommended 1995: 178 complaints, Recommended 1996: 98 complaints, Recommended 1997: 394 complaints, Avoid 1998: 400 complaints, Avoid 1999: 209 complaints, Recommended 2000: 669 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 328 complaints, Caution 2002: 310 complaints, Caution 2003: 164 complaints, Recommended 2004: 162 complaints, Recommended 2005: 77 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2000 · 669
1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983 1984: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 44 complaints, Recommended 1987 1988: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 47 complaints, Recommended 1991: 30 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 191 complaints, Recommended 1993: 196 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 168 complaints, Recommended 1995: 178 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 98 complaints, Recommended 1997: 394 complaints, Avoid 1997 1998: 400 complaints, Avoid 1999: 209 complaints, Recommended 2000: 669 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 328 complaints, Caution 2002: 310 complaints, Caution 2003: 164 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 162 complaints, Recommended 2005: 77 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2000 · 669
1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983 1984: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 44 complaints, Recommended 1987 1988: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 47 complaints, Recommended 1991: 30 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 191 complaints, Recommended 1993: 196 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 168 complaints, Recommended 1995: 178 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 98 complaints, Recommended 1997: 394 complaints, Avoid 1997 1998: 400 complaints, Avoid 1999: 209 complaints, Recommended 2000: 669 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 328 complaints, Caution 2002: 310 complaints, Caution 2003: 164 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 162 complaints, Recommended 2005: 77 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2000 · 669
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2006 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2005 ▲ Recommended 77 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ● Recommended 162 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2003 ● Recommended 164 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ◆ Caution 310 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ◆ Caution 328 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ■ Avoid 669 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 209 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ■ Avoid 400 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997 ■ Avoid 394 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1996 ▲ Recommended 98 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 178 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 168 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 196 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 191 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 30 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ▲ Recommended 47 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ○ Not enough data 27 Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ▲ Recommended 44 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1986 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

28

recalls on file across every Buick Lesabre model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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