1992 Buick Lesabre Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 11%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Buick Lesabre, 11% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hvac system intermittently turns on defog or defrost mode by default. Also, when fan on high, sounds like it is blowing, but no change in passenger compartment air flow. All vac lines are connected properly in engine compartment. Climate controls operable, but vent/airflow doors do not open/close on command when changing operations from the climate control panel. This has been the case since ownership in 2002. Due to excessive dealership labor charges, I have not had it corrected as they state it is very expenseive to tear out the dash to investigate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154765, filed 2006-04, 57,000 miles“The driver airbag seems that it will deploy due to fact the steering wheel is very puffy and the horn is inoperative, if the airbag deployed unexpectly may cause a loss of vehicle control and crash. Please provide further information .mjs”
NHTSA complaint #848634, filed 1999-09“Abs brakes and the dashboard sensors do not operate properly. Dealer contacted, and diagnostic check was done. Found three troubled codes, and faulty ABS computer. Problems cannot be remedied, and still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #836040, filed 1999-04“Engine fire: parked car in lot, attempting to turn off engine noticed flames coming from the hood/fender and grill. Jumped out of car, and within seconds the entire car was engulfed in flames.cause of fire is unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #821963, filed 1998-03“The horn will only work if it is hit with the fist once it is started.if the engine is turned off and it has been been restarted, consumer must then hit the horn with fist for the horn to work.”
NHTSA complaint #833978, filed 1999-02Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 25 | 32% |
| 2004 | 66 | 41% |
| 2003 | 15 | 9% |
| 2002 | 24 | 8% |
| 2001 | 38 | 12% |
| 2000 | 87 | 13% |
| 1999 | 28 | 13% |
| 1998 | 50 | 13% |
| 1997 | 42 | 11% |
| 1996 | 14 | 14% |
| 1995 | 22 | 12% |
| 1994 | 24 | 15% |
| 1993 | 25 | 13% |
| 1992 | 21 | 11% |
| 1991 | 10 | 33% |
| 1990 | 12 | 26% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 10% |
| 1987 | 7 | 18% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1992 Buick Lesabre
72 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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