2005 Buick Lesabre Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Buick Lesabre, 4% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,800 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.
“Letter from senator rubio on behalf of constituent re 2005 Buick Lesabre defects (attn: david huff). The consumer stated the ignition switch broke, and when he exited the vehicle the instrument panel stated the key was still in the ignition. Also, the air bag was protruding out of the dashboard. The consumer was informed the recalls did not apply to his vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10681263, filed 2015-02“There is a reflection of the vent and the instrument panel in the windshield. *** nar received 9-29-05*** when driving in the sun, the reflection was so strong it distorted the consumers vision. The problem seemed to be in the design of the top of the instrument panel which slants towards the window. (11/16/05)”
NHTSA complaint #10138868, filed 2005-12Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 57 | 35% |
| 2002 | 51 | 16% |
| 2001 | 50 | 15% |
| 2000 | 25 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 17 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 6% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 | 9 | 6% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Buick Lesabre
25 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology