Complaints
460
Crashes
13
Fires
25
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Buick Lesabre Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#174 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:66,162 mi
#232 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:73,800 mi
#324 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:35,996 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Buick Lesabre.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 74 | — | — | 66,162 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 32 | — | — | 73,800 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 24 | — | — | 35,996 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | — | 1 | 67,734 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 3 | — | 76,074 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | 13 | 148,189 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 13 | — | — | 27,408 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | — | 1 | 99,534 mi | |
| Body Structure | 12 | — | — | 80,569 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | 114,611 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 118,750 mi | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | 37,046 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 7 | — | — | 10,572 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | 3 | 181,910 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 71,031 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 7 | — | — | 76,183 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 28,859 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 172,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — |
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
74
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,162
Structural Problems
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,800
Automatic Transmission
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,996
Electrical Faults
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,734
Airbags
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,074
Engine Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
13
Avg Miles
148,189
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,408
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,534
Body Structure
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,569
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,611
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,750
Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,046
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,572
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
181,910
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,031
Side/Rear Glass
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,183
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,859
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
172,000
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Buick Lesabre — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2001 Buick Lesabre has 460 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls with 74 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Buick Lesabre?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (74 complaints, avg 66,162 mi); Structural Problems (32 complaints, avg 73,800 mi); Automatic Transmission (24 complaints, avg 35,996 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 2001 Buick Lesabre?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,170 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Buick Lesabre?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Buick Lesabre include 13 crash-related reports, 25 fire reports, 21 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 2001 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Buick Lesabre?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (visibility:power window devices and controls) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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