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2002 Buick LesabreProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 381 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

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

Complaints
381
Crashes
17
Fires
16
Recalls
2
TSBs
410
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 381 complaints, 17 crashes, 16 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

window regulator broke

63 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
2

windows wont go up

12 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

dash pad is lifting causing a gap

5 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

radio wont shut off

4 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

heated seats not working

3 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:power Window Devices And ControlsHIGH

82 owners reported visibility:power window devices and controls issues — failures commonly reported around 62K miles.

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

62
0–30K
69
30–60K
68
60–90K
34
90–120K
15
120–150K
23
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (69 reports) • Median: 62K 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 (82 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls82 (22%)
Structure33 (9%)
Airbags26 (7%)
Engine25 (7%)
Visibility24 (6%)
Other14 (4%)
Electrical11 (3%)
Structure:body10 (3%)

2002 Buick Lesabre: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2002 Buick Lesabre, with 82 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 62K-mile mark.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2002 Buick Lesabre, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Buick Lesabre, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Buick Lesabre, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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

2
01
14
02
43
03
13
04
16
05
38
06
29
07
31
08
21
09
31
10
24
11
30
12
11
13
14
14
28
15
16
16
4
17
7
18
3
19
4
20
1
21
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Buick Lesabre. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

02V067000Apr 2002

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS.

02V222000Aug 2002

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

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

This is the worst model year for the Buick Lesabre according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is windows / windshield.

2002 Buick Lesabre vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

381

Class avg

233

1.6x 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. 381 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 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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2002 Buick Lesabre: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Buick Lesabre?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Buick Lesabre is related to the visibility:power window devices and controls, with 82 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Buick Lesabre reliable?
The 2002 Buick Lesabre has 381 complaints, 17 crash reports, and 16 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 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 2002 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Buick Lesabre has 2 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 271 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 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 2002 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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