2004 Buick Lesabre Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Buick Lesabre, 5% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,400 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 switching headlights from high to low and low to high beam occasionally the lights go dark. This is a scary situation at high speeds. Luckily the lights usually come back on if the leaver is depressed several times. I have been told that the only fix is a new switch assembly at over $500 just for the switch not to mention the labor cost. I understand that the '07 Buick la crosse had a recall on this switch. I suspect that my '04 la sabre may have a similar switch. There are a two other functions on this switch, l/r signal, windshield wipers/washers, all of which work without a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671634, filed 2015-01, 118,568 miles“J & k mitchell casey, il.62420 purchased on 4/11/2014, 98,104 mileage. Headlamps go off at nite driving, very unnerving, fuel gage, haywire from the start, while driving, engine would accelerate when turning right. Swaying/suspension, when turning, driving down the road, reported this many times and taken into dealer..however, never taken care of. Only thing fixed was solenoid.”
NHTSA complaint #10936638, filed 2016-12, 98,139 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Buick Lesabre. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the exterior headlights failed. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the contact was advised that she would need to replace the directional switch. The vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred within 7,000 miles. The dealer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,400. Updated 5/2/11 updated 05/13/11”
NHTSA complaint #10386090, filed 2011-03, 100,400 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Buick Lesabre. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact activated the high beam headlights and noticed that the headlights and the interior lights on the instrument panel suddenly stopped illuminating. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The headlights also stopped functioning suddenly two different times while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10458912, filed 2012-05, 115,000 miles“When driving the vehicle at night it was very difficult to see the road. Consumer contacted dealership, and mechanic determined that the headlights wore out prematurely.”
NHTSA complaint #10059566, filed 2004-02Related 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 2004 Buick Lesabre
66 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Buick Lesabre
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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