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1995 Buick LeSabre problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 235 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 8.3 times the median LeSabre year — the 1995 model ranks #9 of 36 LeSabre years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 26 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across airbags (45), electrical system (26), and brakes (22), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

235

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

18

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

26

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other LeSabre years?

LeSabre NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted849 complaints1967: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 1 complaints1972: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 1 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 2 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 1 complaints1983: 1 complaints1984: 7 complaints1985: 6 complaints1986: 20 complaints1987: 53 complaints1988: 22 complaints1989: 35 complaints1990: 75 complaints1991: 46 complaints1992: 245 complaints1993: 264 complaints1994: 220 complaints1995: 235 complaints1996: 121 complaints1997: 514 complaints1998: 518 complaints1999: 268 complaints2000: 849 complaints2001: 460 complaints2002: 380 complaints2003: 209 complaints2004: 212 complaints2005: 95 complaints2006: 4 complaints
LeSabre NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Buick LeSabre problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags4519%
Electrical System2611%
Brakes229%
Body & Structure188%
Engine177%
Seats167%
Other125%
Lighting115%
Seat Belts104%
Steering104%
Tires & Wheels104%
Transmission94%
Speed Control83%
Visibility & Wipers73%
Suspension63%
Fuel System63%
Latches & Locks10%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)10%

Does the 1995 Buick LeSabre have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

95V158000LightingAugust 4, 1995 · 12,832 units

Defect

THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THESE HEAD LAMPS ARE RE-AIMED USING A MECHANICAL AIMING DEVICE THAT UTILIZES THE AIMING PAD NUMERS, THE RESULTANT AIM WOULD BE OUT OF THE SPECIFIED RANGE. THIS MAY CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ON VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT OUTBOARD LOWER PAD NUMBER.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, VEHICLE WAS HIT TWICE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHICH SENT THE VEHICLE INTO A STEEL POST HEAD-ON. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED CHEST, HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. ALSO, PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · October 5, 1998 · crash

“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 45 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK THE HORNS ARE INOPERABLE SINCE THE ACCIDENT. *YH”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 23, 2000 · crash

“1995 BUICK LESABRE WITH REPEATED INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FAILURE IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS. EXCESSIVE BRAKE/ROTOR REPLACEMENTS WITH MINIMAL MILES IN BETWEEN. BUICK WILL RUN DIAGNOSTICS AT $88.00 PER HOUR. CAN RUN TO $1,000 AND MAY STILL NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. HAD AN INITIAL RECALL ON THE BRAKES. LIKE THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 5, 2004

“WHILE LEAVING AN INTERSECTION I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL , I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND AND REALIZED I HAD NO STEERING THE WHEEL WAS TURNING ,BUT WITH NO CONTROL OF THE CAR . THE CAR HIT A TELEPHONE POLE THAT WAS INSTALLED TO HOLD UP 4 MAILBOXES . THE ENGINE CARRIAGE OF THE CAR THAT IS BOLTED TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 27, 2011 · crash

“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT IF BRAKES WOULD NOT HAVE WORKED, A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED, DEALER BELIEVES PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY AN INTERMITTENT IGNITION MODULE FAILURE, CONSUMER HAS SINCE HAD A TUNE UP AND HAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 9, 2001

1995 Buick LeSabre — common questions

Is the 1995 Buick LeSabre reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 235 complaints put the 1995 model at #9 of 36 LeSabre years. It is one of the LeSabre years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 LeSabre problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (45 complaints), electrical system (26 complaints), brakes (22 complaints).

Does the 1995 Buick LeSabre have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Buick LeSabre. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Buick LeSabre years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the LeSabre years to avoid are 2000, 1998, 1997, 2001, 2002, 1999, 1993, 1992, 1995, 1994, 2004, 2003, 1996, 2005, 1990, 1987, 1991. The cleanest record among LeSabre years belongs to 1981.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.