2003 Buick Lesabre Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,450miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Buick Lesabre, 9% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,450 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My front dashboard has been gradually coming unattached near the windshield. It has gotten so bad that it is hindering my view of the road. My daughter is just learning to drive and we have decided it is not safe for her to use my vehicle because her view of the road is blocked by the lifted dashboard. This is truly a safety hazard and I cannot believe Buick has refused to acknowledge this defect which is affecting so many of their customers.”
NHTSA complaint #10568259, filed 2014-03, 90,410 miles“Dashboard on 2003 Lesabre limited is separating near the window obstructing drivers view. Car only has 25,000 I am a senior citizen and will hold GM responsible for any accident caused by this obstruction. Please advise me how to proceed.”
NHTSA complaint #10535112, filed 2013-08, 25,000 miles“I purchased the car on a cloudy day. When I did, I did not realize that there was a scratch in the windshield. When I took it back to the dealer, they told me it was a used car, it was sold as is. It was my responsibility, not theirs. I think it is irresponsible of them to sell a car with a scratched windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10249351, filed 2008-11, 27,900 miles“About two months ago my back window went down would not come back up had to replace regulator motor today my front passenger side window done the same thing. Safety how can you drive safely when you are continuously have to check on kids in car. 2003 Buick Lesabre.”
NHTSA complaint #10344979, filed 2010-07, 1,730 miles“I had a problem with the power window on my 2003 Buick Lesabre. I have had to replace the window regulator motor assembly. It seems that the cable which raises and lowers the window is attached to a plastic part, which fails. Poor quality construction.”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 | 15 | 9% |
| 2002 | 118 | 38% |
| 2001 | 101 | 31% |
| 2000 | 249 | 37% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 7% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Buick Lesabre
57 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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