Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Buick Lesabre
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Buick Lesabre has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 398 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V090000 GM/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 194 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 68 complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
Of the 398 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 42 a fire; across all 398 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Buick LeSabre shows a below-average reliability, with 398 complaints and one recall. Engine issues are notably prevalent, alongside fuel system concerns. Minor problems persist with the electrical system. While the data is somewhat limited in scope, issues seem more frequent than less, suggesting reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| Fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake system inspections
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant system flushes
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Fuel leaks or odors
- Electrical component failures
- Brake pedal softness
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Buick Lesabre at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.