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2000 Buick LesabreProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 851 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
851
Crashes
33
Fires
43
Recalls
5
TSBs
354
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 851 complaints, 33 crashes, 43 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

power window stopped working

54 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
2

engine stalls shuts down while driving

7 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
3

windshield wipers wouldnt turn off

5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
4

dashboard separation

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

transmission slipping

3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:power Window Devices And ControlsHIGH

203 owners reported visibility:power window devices and controls issues — failures commonly reported around 59K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

75
0–30K
151
30–60K
111
60–90K
49
90–120K
32
120–150K
28
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (151 reports) • Median: 59K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (203 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls203 (24%)
Electrical36 (4%)
Engine33 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline32 (4%)
Fuel System29 (3%)
Other25 (3%)
Steering24 (3%)
Wheels & Tires24 (3%)

2000 Buick Lesabre: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2000 Buick Lesabre, with 203 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 59,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 59K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Buick Lesabre, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Buick Lesabre, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Buick Lesabre, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

95
00
68
01
54
02
92
03
108
04
76
05
46
06
52
07
50
08
17
09
20
10
20
11
18
12
14
13
26
14
7
15
14
16
5
17
9
18
3
19
14
20
2
21
1
22
4
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Buick Lesabre. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

00V114000Jun 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

04V090000Jun 2004

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.

99V238000Oct 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT NUTS MAY BE LOOSE.

99V301000Nov 1999

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.

99V355000Sep 2000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEAD LAMP ADJUSTMENT DEVICE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTER MAY NOT MOVE THE HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR WHEN THE SHAFT IS ROTATED IN A NORMAL MANNER DURING AIMING.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA02030ClosedOpened Oct 2002 · closed Mar 2004

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

PE02050ClosedOpened Jun 2002 · closed Oct 2002

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The worst model year for the Buick Lesabre is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is windows / windshield.

2000 Buick Lesabre vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

851

Class avg

418

2.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 851 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2000 Buick Lesabre: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Buick Lesabre?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Buick Lesabre is related to the visibility:power window devices and controls, with 203 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Buick Lesabre reliable?
The 2000 Buick Lesabre has 851 complaints, 33 crash reports, and 43 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Buick Lesabre problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Buick Lesabre has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Lesabre problems start?
Based on 446 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 59,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2000 Buick Lesabre data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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