Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Buick Lesabre
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Buick Lesabre has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 209 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
- NHTSA #99V089000 GM/FMVSS 102/TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 69 complaints
- Electrical System 28 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 21 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17 complaints
- Power Train 15 complaints
Of the 209 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 20 a fire; across all 209 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Buick LeSabre, while generally reliable, has a below-average rating due to a significant number of complaints and two recalls. The primary concerns include engine cooling issues, electrical system faults, and fuel system problems. While the recalls address specific transmission and fuel system defects, the complaint data indicates potential reliability and cost-of-ownership concerns over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | 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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery testing and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Electrical shorts
- Fuel leaks
- Transmission shifting issues
- Unexpected power losses
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Buick Lesabre at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.