Complaints
212
Crashes
4
Fires
6
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Buick Lesabre Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#135 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:63,564 mi
Fires:1
#227 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:76,357 mi
#316 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:49,691 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Buick Lesabre.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 35 | — | 1 | 63,564 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 27 | — | — | 76,357 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 16 | — | — | 49,691 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 4 | — | 77,453 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 63,691 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | 2 | 92,533 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 52,195 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 94,821 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 33,802 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 83,229 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,564
Instrument Cluster
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,357
Structural Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,691
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,453
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,691
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
92,533
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,000
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,195
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,821
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,802
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,229
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Buick Lesabre — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Buick Lesabre has 212 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 35 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Buick Lesabre?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (35 complaints, avg 63,564 mi); Instrument Cluster (27 complaints, avg 76,357 mi); Structural Problems (16 complaints, avg 49,691 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 2004 Buick Lesabre?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,643 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Buick Lesabre?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Buick Lesabre include 4 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 18 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 2004 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 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 2004 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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