2003 Buick Lesabre Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2003 Buick Lesabre, 2% of the 164 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.
“On three separated occasions while driving 25 MPH, the head rest moved up on it's own. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the head rest needed to be replaced and replaced it three times. However, the problem still occurs at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10087989, filed 2004-09“Since date of purchase motion of lhf seat, l & r, occurs on turns. Anoise can also be heard. The condition appears to be getting worse, both the detected motion and noise have increased.”
NHTSA complaint #10080368, filed 2004-07Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 13 | 7% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
| 1990 | 5 | 11% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1984 | 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 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsFuel system
6 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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