Complaints
121
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Buick Lesabre Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Avg mileage:90,509 mi
#26 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:130,000 mi
Crash-related:4
#36 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:22,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Buick Lesabre.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 8 | — | — | 90,509 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 4 | — | 130,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | 1 | — | 100,061 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | 2 | — | 103,920 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 5 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 | 1 | — | 99,405 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 3 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 137,652 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 34,380 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 | — | — | — |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,509
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,061
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,920
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,405
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,652
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,380
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS:RIM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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