2003 Buick Lesabre air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 21 complaints for the 2003 Buick Lesabre, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was hit head on. My vehicle a buick lesabre 2003 and the vehicle which hit me, a 2000 chevrolet malibu was totaled. The airbag on my buick lesabre did not deploy, thus causing me physical injuries.
Dashboard has warped and separated from under the windshield. According to experienced auto mechanics, deployment of the air bag system will most likely be compromised. It also affects visibility for the driver. This is a serious safety issue affecting hundreds, if not thousands of these buicks! When are you going to do something about this? Check this website and you'll see how prolific a problem this is! [link removed] not to mention the money lost because of the inability to sell these cars.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Buick Lesabre
- Body & structure 57 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints