1992 Buick Lesabre Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 174,538miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 1992 Buick Lesabre, 5% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 174,538 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1) driving on smooth pavement at 35mph, sudden and harsh thud was felt vehicle veered out of it's traffic lane, steering the vehicle was nearly impossible. Operated brake to stop vehicle. 2) inspection reveals both rear engine cradle mounting bolts failed, dropping engine/transaxle onto steering column, steering gear being pulled away and nearly separated from steering column. 3) initial inspection determines vehicle minimally needs replacement of engine cradle bolts, replacement of damaged sway bar links. Repairs pending. …”
NHTSA complaint #10266619, filed 2009-04, 177,000 miles“92 Buick lasabre, brakes had to be applied hard to avoid accident, however when the brakes were applied the entire front of the car became completely uncontrollable. At the same time, the brakes faded to nothing. Finally had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Upon inspection, the a frame holding the motor had rusted through, this caused the steering to be disabled, as well as the brake system, aside of the emergency brake as mentioned. By the grace of god, there was no involvement with any other vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186304, filed 2007-03, 172,076 miles“The paint job on 1992 buicks does not last and badly chips off the base coat on the roof and the trunk. I have a 1992 Lesabre and the dark blue has chipped off the roof the size of a basketball. I saw two olive green lesabres on the road today with chipping on the trunk, hood and roof. The white primer coat has good adhesive, but the base coat was not properly applied or there is a problem with compatibility between the primer and the base coat.”
NHTSA complaint #10043487, filed 2003-10“The contact owns a 1992 Buick Lesabre. While driving 15 MPH, the entire subframe that holds the engine separated from the vehicle. The failure caused a crash. The contact's husband suffered moderate neck pains. The contact had no control of the steering at the time of the crash. There was a police officer on the scene, but no report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer. The manufacturer has not yet been notified. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10210843, filed 2007-12, 200,000 miles“While driving vehicle engine just dropped out. Vehicle just stopped suddenly. Contacted tow company & driver indicated motor mounts broke. Vehicle towed to dealership & mechanic indicated the k frame had separated. This caused a lack of steering control. Motor mounts were still intact.”
NHTSA complaint #876918, filed 2000-12Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 57 | 35% |
| 2002 | 51 | 16% |
| 2001 | 50 | 15% |
| 2000 | 25 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 17 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 | 9 | 6% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1992 Buick Lesabre
72 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsFuel system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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