1996 Buick Lesabre Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1996 Buick Lesabre.

19951997
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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Buick Lesabre.

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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