Complaints
245
Crashes
18
Fires
26
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Buick Lesabre Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#148 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:6
#215 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:5
#310 complaints
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
Avg mileage:140,000 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Buick Lesabre.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 48 | 6 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 15 | — | 5 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 10 | — | 3 | 140,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | 2 | 125,000 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 127,543 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
48
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
140,000
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
125,000
Brake Master Cylinder
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,543
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Buick Lesabre — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1992 Buick Lesabre has 245 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 48 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Buick Lesabre?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (48 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (15 complaints); Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines (10 complaints, avg 140,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Buick Lesabre?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 132,075 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Buick Lesabre?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Buick Lesabre include 18 crash-related reports, 26 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 Buick Lesabre?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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