2004 Buick Lesabre Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (21.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.5× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 35 · 21.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 27 · 16.7% | No official action | — |
| Structure | 16 · 9.9% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 11 · 6.8% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 · 4.9% | No official action | — |
| Tires | 7 · 4.3% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 162 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“AT APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES MY FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. IT WILL EITHER SAY FULL OR EMPTY NO INBETWEEN. IT IS NOT ACCURATE NOR IS THE…”NHTSA complaint 10598672 — filed 06/16/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10579088 — filed 04/11/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH PREVENTED HER FROM SEEING ANY OF THE GAUGES. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10568691 — filed 03/12/2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buick Lesabre?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 35 of 162 NHTSA complaints (21.6%), followed by electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (27), structure (16), air bags (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2004 Buick Lesabre have?
162 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2004 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2004 Buick Lesabre's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
