1988 Buick Lesabre Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1988 Buick Lesabre.

19871989
Complaints
22
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1988 Buick Lesabre Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Steering:Rack And Pinion

#22 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

#32 complaints

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Buick Lesabre.

Steering:Rack And Pinion
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1988 Buick Lesabre — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1988 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1988 Buick Lesabre has 22 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering:Rack And Pinion with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1988 Buick Lesabre?
Top reported problems: Steering:Rack And Pinion (7 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (2 complaints); Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1988 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1988 Buick Lesabre as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1988 Buick Lesabre?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Lesabre reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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