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1997 Buick Lesabre suspension problems

20 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1997 Buick Lesabre, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.

At a glance

Complaints
20 4% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 injury.

What owners wrote

While driving vehicle at night the headlights go dim for no reason. Owner has taken vehicle to dealer, and was told its the design of vehicle. Owner further notes that this problem has almost caused accidents. Ses light illuminated. When there is not even 300 pounds in vehicle and going over bumps, it bottoms out, dealer replaced rear springs and weak coil springs. Consumer had to wiggle key to get it out of the door, dealer filed key and lubricated the lock cylinder. *slc

September 1996

The sub frame bushing is completely rotted. Day it was sold to me passed inspection but on car fax it failed safety inspection? It cracks and creaks when turning left.

Reported at 103,000 miles, January 2016

Other problems reported for the 1997 Buick Lesabre

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