Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 99V355000 · 1999 · reported 12/17/1999
DRIVER VISIBILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2000 Buick Lesabre Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls — runs 6.4× the fleet median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
668Complaints
5Recalls
26Crashes
30Fires
24Injured
0Deaths
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 — Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (30.4% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints here are 6.4× the median for that category across the 409 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 203 · 30.4% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 36 · 5.4% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 32 · 4.8% | Investigation closed | PE02050 |
| Steering | 24 · 3.6% | Recalled | Recall 99V301000 |
| Electrical System:horn | 22 · 3.3% | No official action | — |
| Tires | 21 · 3.1% | 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 668 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 — 5 campaigns
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
NHTSA campaign 99V238000 · 1999 · reported 08/27/1999
IF THESE NUTS ARE LOOSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY BE LOW, THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE LOOSE, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE, AND IF THE NUTS BACK COMPLETELY OFF, BRAKING MAY BE LOST. ALSO FUME AND WATER INTRUSION TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
NHTSA campaign 00V114000 · 2000 · reported 04/17/2000
WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
NHTSA campaign 99V301000 · 1999 · reported 10/29/1999
SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
NHTSA campaign 04V090000 · 2004 · reported 02/24/2004
THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE HORN BUTTON HAVE TO BE PUSHED IN THE DIRECT CENTER TO ACTUATE THE HORN. IF A PERSON IS NOT AWARE OF THIS THEY MAY…”NHTSA complaint 737317 — filed 12/05/2000 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
“WINDOW GASKETS REPLACED, WINDOW ELECTRIC MOTOR REPLACED. *SLC”NHTSA complaint 556028 — filed 10/13/2000 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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 2000 Buick Lesabre?
Visibility:power window devices and controls issues are the most-reported category, cited in 203 of 668 NHTSA complaints (30.4%), followed by electrical system (36), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (32), steering (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Buick Lesabre have?
668 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 26 involved a crash, 30 involved a fire, and 24 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 99V355000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Buick Lesabre's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is 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.
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 07/12/2026.
