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Buick Lesabre

1993–1997 only

103 classified complaints

1993–1997 Buick Lesabre models have 103 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically surfacing around 142,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1993–1997 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Buick Lesabre report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1993–1997

1998–2002

2003–2006

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1993–1997 only

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 22 complaints

Median onset: 142,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 17 complaints

Median onset: 122,000 miles. 58.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 15 complaints

Median onset: 104,522 miles.

More common in older model years.

Engine and transmission mounts · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 96,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 12,344 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 98,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 196,400 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 4 complaints

Median onset: 106,261 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1993–1997 model years. See the full Buick Lesabre report for every year and full specs/safety data.