2002 Buick Lesabre Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Buick Lesabre, 2% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“When I accidentally ( with out my knowing that I had bumped the parking light switch) bumped the parking light switch while adjusting the dash lights while driving after dark the head lights went out, I had no idea why the head lights went out. It was a good thing that I was only driving about 5 to 10 mile per hour and was able to stop with out an accident. It took me a while to figure out why the head lights had gone out, I pushed all the light switches until finding out that I had accidentally pushed the parking light switch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154757, filed 2006-04, 100 miles“1. Dashboard separating from windshield and causing 3 gap causing partial obstruction. Now is separating more at drivers' side near steering wheel, and about 75% pulled away at this time. Critical safety problem because air bags may deploy and injury or death could occur. Cannot fix easily and consider it critical defect and inferior workmanship. Not able to safely drive the car or able to sell it! 2. Electric windows in back passenger and driver side had to be replaced. $$ 3. Light switch control malfunctions and recently stuck in the on position. Had to disconnect battery to turn off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678765, filed 2015-01, 62,000 miles“Consumer noticed while traveling with day time running lamp on and while sun is shining dash oard indicator gives poor reading 30-45 seconds after traveling.”
NHTSA complaint #10038487, filed 2003-09“The headlight lenses melted. The owner contacted Buick. Buick stated that there was no recall and the warranty expired. Buick would not do anything about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10044052, filed 2003-11Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Buick Lesabre
118 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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