2003 Buick Lesabre Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Buick Lesabre, 7% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 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.
“In 2009 the dashboard began to lift up under the windshield. By 2011 the dashboard had lifted up almost completely across the dash across the windshield, by about 2 inches. I had my mechanic attempt to secure it back down on several occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #11187094, filed 2019-03, 47,000 miles“The dash pad is coming apart, separating and buckling up so high that it is now a visual hazard when driving. When the weather is somewhat warm or hot, the buckling is much worse. It is now separating further towards the passenger side and I am afraid that the air bag could possibly deploy while driving. This vehicle is equipped with a heads up display and even that is being affected by the dash pad coming apart. I paid lots of money for this vehicle and expect to keep and drive it for many years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10368954, filed 2010-12, 30,000 miles“The dash pad is curling up from the windshield on the driver's side.there is a gap of several inches. Many people are experiencing this in my research. Will need to replace dash pad”
NHTSA complaint #11312273, filed 2020-02, 80,000 miles“Dash between steering wheel and windshield is coming apart. Looked on internet and it says buicks between 2000 and 2005 has several complaints on this, air bag could come out if dash keeps splitting. The dash board is splitting.”
NHTSA complaint #10412693, filed 2011-07, 72,000 miles“The transmission doesn't shift correctly even after it's warmed up it is erratic and rough while connecting the transmission gears and jerks very hard at most times. The power steering is not working correctly and makes it difficult to drive at all with the combined issues I'm very concerned about my and my family safely”
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Other 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 2003 Buick Lesabre
57 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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