1997 Buick Lesabre Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 5%of 394 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,190miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Buick Lesabre, 5% of the 394 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,190 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving car and it started steering hard drove home approx 35 miles to find the k frame washers had rusted off and the engine was not being support. Has it fixed and same thing happened again going less than 5 MPH and steering went out and on inspection the front and lower frame mounts had fallen and car has been parked every since because I can not find parts that are reasonably priced! I was on the interstate doing 70 MPH 10 mins prior to the last incident could have been a bad result. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578934, filed 2014-04, 143,381 miles“While accelerating up to speed from a stop, all of a sudden there was a noticeable thump, the steering was erratic, the car vibrated and shook. The power steering was inoperable. We slowly drove the car home (2 miles) and upon examination, we discovered the engine cradle frame was hanging down, only a few inches from the ground. The engine cradle mounting washers (2 on each side) had rusted thru, allowing the rear of the cradle to drop. I also noticed the right side sway bar was broken off at the mount on the lower control arm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576046, filed 2014-03, 157,000 miles“The sub frame bushing is completely rotted. Day it was sold to me passed inspection but on car fax it failed safety inspection? It cracks and creaks when turning left.”
NHTSA complaint #10859934, filed 2016-04, 103,000 miles“Rear brakes sound like metal rubbing against metal when coming to a complete stop. Consumer stated that while checking the ball joints again and found that two of the ball joints, one on each side, did not have any grease, which means that the ball joints were worn out.”
NHTSA complaint #898930, filed 2001-11“Had taken vehicle in for routine maintenance at independent mechanic. Was informed that a bolt to rack and pinion steering had broken , and bushings had worn out. Bolt nut was sitting there, looked like it was welded.”
NHTSA complaint #879759, filed 2001-02Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 | 24 | 4% |
| 1999 | 19 | 9% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 20 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsTires
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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