2005 Buick LesabreProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 77 owner complaints about the 2005 Buick Lesabre, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2005 Buick Lesabre has problems
77 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 25 | 2 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 25 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 Buick Lesabre recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do electrical system problems start?
54kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 electrical system complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2005 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2005 Buick Lesabre safety ratings
2005 Buick LeSabre 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Lesabre owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO WORK. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TWICE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACED…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE…
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