Complaints
380
Crashes
17
Fires
16
Injuries
20
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Buick Lesabre Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#182 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:59,388 mi
#233 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:76,966 mi
#326 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:94,028 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Buick Lesabre.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 82 | — | — | 59,388 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 33 | — | — | 76,966 mi | |
| Airbags | 26 | 5 | — | 94,028 mi | |
| Visibility | 21 | — | — | 57,674 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | 8 | 228,652 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 1 | 77,852 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | 1 | 71,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 4 | — | 58,714 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 1 | 72,671 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 83,534 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | 58,512 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 144,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 6 | — | — | 19,722 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | 3 | 334,774 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 168,142 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 190,746 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 3 | — | — | — |
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
82
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,388
Structural Problems
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,966
Airbags
26
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,028
Visibility
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,674
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
228,652
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,852
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,000
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,714
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,671
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,534
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,512
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,722
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
334,774
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
168,142
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,746
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Buick Lesabre — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2002 Buick Lesabre has 380 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls with 82 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Buick Lesabre?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (82 complaints, avg 59,388 mi); Structural Problems (33 complaints, avg 76,966 mi); Airbags (26 complaints, avg 94,028 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 2002 Buick Lesabre?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,453 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Buick Lesabre?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Buick Lesabre include 17 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 20 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 2002 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 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 2002 Buick Lesabre?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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