1994 Buick Lesabre Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Buick Lesabre, 6% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 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.
“While merging onto i95 north my car shut completely off in the middle of moving traffic. I didn't even realize it was off until my little girl asked me to turn the radio back and my speed begin to decrease. It's very difficult to steer such a huge tank like my Lesabre when the power steering gives. It cranks right up after shutting off as if nothing is even wrong, but this has happened always in stop and go traffic. It bothers me because my car is all I have and it's the only transportation that I have for traveling with my little girl.”
NHTSA complaint #10562310, filed 2014-01, 98,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Buick Lesabre. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard a loud banging noise. The vehicle veered to the left and drove over a median. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house. The engine subframe motor mounts fractured and the engine fell to the ground. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repair by the contact. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10887402, filed 2016-07, 96,000 miles“Whenever moving steering wheel a noise came from power steering unit. This was due to leakage of the power steering fluid from the coolant unit which could cause vehicle to become very difficult to steer. Vehicle was taken to dealership and repaired at owner's expense. The welding of cooling unit, connections to the controlling hose to power steering and rusting of the unit caused leaking possible.”
NHTSA complaint #873059, filed 2000-10“Whenever driver goes to the turn the wheel left or right, the steering catches instantly and makes a loud clunking noise. Dealer is aware of problem. The problem has not been corrected. Owner was told that problem could be with the rack and pinion or tie rod.”
NHTSA complaint #830502, filed 1998-11“Had taken vehicle to mechanic for a check up. Was informed that power steering malfunctioned. Coolant pump was noisy, dealer replaced. Power steering rack and pinion was leaking, dealer replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #899416, filed 2001-11Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 29 | 9% |
| 2000 | 47 | 7% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 25 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 9 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 12 | 57% |
| 1987 | 15 | 38% |
| 1986 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1994 Buick Lesabre
36 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsTires
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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