2001 Buick Lesabre vs 2003 Buick Lesabre
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Buick Lesabre | 2003 Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 328 | 164 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 386 | 448 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,973 mi | 50,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 99 | 12 |
| Structure | 50 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 21 |
| Power Train | 31 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 8 |
| Steering | 29 | 5 |
| Engine | 19 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
2001 Buick Lesabre
2003 Buick Lesabre
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.