Complaints
95
Crashes
9
Fires
3
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Buick Lesabre Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:67,103 mi
Fires:1
#26 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:59,846 mi
#35 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:74,500 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Buick Lesabre.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | 1 | 67,103 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 6 | — | — | 59,846 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 74,500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 65,700 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 39,258 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,103
Instrument Cluster
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,846
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,500
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,700
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,258
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Buick Lesabre — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Buick Lesabre reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 Buick Lesabre has 95 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Buick Lesabre?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (15 complaints, avg 67,103 mi); Instrument Cluster (6 complaints, avg 59,846 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 74,500 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 2005 Buick Lesabre?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 62,859 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Buick Lesabre?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Buick Lesabre include 9 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 7 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 2005 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 Buick Lesabre?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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