2003 Buick Lesabre Structure Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE · data through 07/14/2026

39Structure complaints

23.8%Of all 164 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE39 · 23.8%

AIR BAGS17 · 10.4%

STRUCTURE:BODY15 · 9.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11 · 6.7%

Unspecified / other11 · 6.7%

Share of the 164 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Buick Lesabre overview page.

What owners report

“APPROX. APRIL 1, 2014 NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS "LIFTING" AWAY FROM THE BASE. SINCE THEN IT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, LIFTING FROM LEFT HAND…”NHTSA complaint 10609361 — filed 07/09/2014

“AT A LITTLE OVER 40,000 MILES, I NOTICE A HUMP IN THE DASH COVER IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SEPARATION AND LIFTING HAS…”NHTSA complaint 10597235 — filed 06/09/2014

“MY 2003 BUCK LESABRE DASH HAS BUCKLED IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND IS SLOWLY MOVING TO THE PASSENGER SIDE NOW. THE BUCKLE IN…”NHTSA complaint 10547050 — filed 10/07/2013

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Structure complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Buick Lesabre have structure problems?

Structure is the most-reported problem area on the 2003 Buick Lesabre: 39 of 164 complaints on file (23.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Buick Lesabre have in total?

164 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.