1997 Buick Lesabre electrical system problems
45 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1997 Buick Lesabre, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Consumer put the key in the ignition and turned it to start up, and vehicle exploded into flames. Manufacturer was contacted, and said they had no responsiblity in the case. Consumer had bumper to bumper warranty with aproximately 22.200 miles on vehicle warranty.
The horn will sound without pressing the horn button(s) when the car is in motion or unoccupied. This occurs when the weather is cold. I have researched this online and it is apparently an issue for many owners. Part of the air bag contracts during the winter months pressing on part of the horn button. The only way to shut it off is to pull the horn fuse. I am concerned this may lead to an electrical fire if the horn sounds for too long or an air bag malfunction.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Buick Lesabre
- Engine 125 complaints
- Fuel system 46 complaints
- Brakes 42 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Exhaust system 33 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Transmission 27 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints