1998 Buick Lesabre suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Buick Lesabre — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving into drive way and heard a loud thud then noticed my steering wheel was off center. I put the car up on ramps and all four rear sub frame bushings where missing. This component holds the engine, transmission, and steering to the car.!!!! Being a technician ,I looked on line to see if…”
filed Feb 4, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loud clunking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower crossarm and four cradle bolts and…”
filed May 8, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Lesabre years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lesabre | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 Lesabre | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 Lesabre | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 Lesabre | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Lesabre | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 Lesabre | 24 | 4% |
| 1999 Lesabre | 19 | 9% |
| 1997 Lesabre | 20 | 5% |
| 1996 Lesabre | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 Lesabre | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 Lesabre | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 Lesabre | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Buick Lesabre
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.