1997 Buick Lesabre Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 394 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,344miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Buick Lesabre, 2% of the 394 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,344 miles.
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.
“I own a 1997 Buick le sabre custom (3.8) the car will shutdown when I am driving it.also it drains the battery.the date is the year that I purchased the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10730788, filed 2015-06, 12,344 miles“Rpms race, check engine light is illuminating on the dash and vehicle hesitates/ stalls and will not accelerate. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #851566, filed 1999-11Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 | 11 | 4% |
| 2001 | 16 | 5% |
| 2000 | 19 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Lesabre
110 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsTires
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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