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1993 Buick Lesabre transmission problems

Owners reported transmission problems in 32 complaints for the 1993 Buick Lesabre, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
32 12% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 7
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 7 fires.

What owners wrote

Fire started as a result of a transmission cooler hose disengaging from its crimped connection and expelling transmission fluid onto exhaust m anifold.

May 1995 Fire

Vehicle lost power while driving 35 MPH. This caused consumer to drift to the side of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The mechanic determined that the transmission failed. The consumer later learned that a recall was issued for the transmission cooling unit and lines. The consumer feels this recall is related to her vehicle's failure. The consumer request reimbursement. The vehicle was only seven months old at the time of the failure.

Reported at 109,714 miles, April 2004

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