Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Buick Lesabre
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2004 Buick Lesabre, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 162 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 66 complaints
- Structure 19 complaints
- Air Bags 14 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 8 complaints
Of the 162 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 162 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Buick LeSabre has an average reliability profile based on 162 NHTSA complaints. The most common complaints involve the electrical system, indicating potential reliability issues. Data on recalls was unavailable, offering limited evidence to make a more definitive assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Structure | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
| Air bags | Unknown | No reliable estimate | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flashing check engine light
- Electrical system flickers
- Unusual airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Buick Lesabre at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.