2000 Buick Lesabre Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Buick Lesabre.

19992001
Complaints
849
Crashes
33
Fires
43
Injuries
26
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2000 Buick Lesabre Problems

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

#1203 complaints

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Avg mileage:62,041 mi
Crash-related:1
#236 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:80,571 mi
Fires:4
#332 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Avg mileage:75,630 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Buick Lesabre.

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
203
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,041
Electrical Faults
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
80,571
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
75,630
Steering Defects
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,953
Electrical System:Horn
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,018
Tire Defects
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,223
Automatic Transmission
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,312
Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
106,668
Gasoline Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,056
Visibility
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,524
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
38,898
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
65,365
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
99,939
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,758
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,895
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,073
Tires:Tread/Belt
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,484
Structural Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,732
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,200
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,537
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,860
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,404
Visibility:Windshield
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
283,400
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,176
Suspension:Front
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,219
Other Equipment
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,270
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
39,284

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2000 Buick Lesabre — FAQ

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

Is the 2000 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 Buick Lesabre has 849 NHTSA complaints, 33 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls with 203 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Buick Lesabre?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (203 complaints, avg 62,041 mi); Electrical Faults (36 complaints, avg 80,571 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (32 complaints, avg 75,630 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 2000 Buick Lesabre?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,979 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Buick Lesabre?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Buick Lesabre include 33 crash-related reports, 43 fire reports, 26 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 2000 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Buick Lesabre?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 Buick Lesabre shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

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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