Complaints
268
Crashes
26
Fires
36
Injuries
25
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Buick Lesabre Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#138 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:55,267 mi
Fires:17
#215 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:60,002 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#314 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:33,208 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Buick Lesabre.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 38 | — | 17 | 55,267 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 15 | 1 | 1 | 60,002 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | 1 | 1 | 33,208 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 13 | — | — | 64,747 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 1 | 2 | 136,477 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 4 | — | 47,500 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 7 | — | 2 | 70,555 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 154,400 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 6 | — | — | 68,225 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 102,973 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 124,156 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 2 | — | 24,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
17
Avg Miles
55,267
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,002
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,208
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,747
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
136,477
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,500
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
70,555
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
154,400
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,225
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,973
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,156
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Buick Lesabre — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Buick Lesabre has 268 NHTSA complaints, 26 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 38 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Buick Lesabre?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (38 complaints, avg 55,267 mi); Engine & Cooling (15 complaints, avg 60,002 mi); Automatic Transmission (14 complaints, avg 33,208 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 1999 Buick Lesabre?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,393 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Buick Lesabre?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Buick Lesabre include 26 crash-related reports, 36 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 3 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 1999 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 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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