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1979 Buick LesabreProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1979 Buick Lesabre, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 1997. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1979 Buick Lesabre has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Latches/locks/linkages1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1979 Buick Lesabre recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
1979 vs. every other Lesabre year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lesabre median. How we score
'67'70'71'72'74'75'76'77'78'79'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Lesabre owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE BATTERY CABLE BECAME DISCONNECTED, CAUSING LOSS OF LIGHTS, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND A FATALITY.
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