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Buick LeSabre 2003

The 2003 Buick LeSabre has a 3.8 L engine. It gets 21 MPG combined (17 city, 27 highway), per the EPA. 1 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.

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Buick LeSabre
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Specs

Engine
3,800 cc
6
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic · 4 speeds
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Dimensions (L × W × H)5,080 × 1,870 × 1,450 mm (200.0 × 73.6 × 57.1 in)
Wheelbase2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Curb weight1,618 kg (3,567 lb)
Body styleLarge Cars

Dimensions and weight: Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC).

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Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2003 Buick LeSabre 4-DR. w/SAB
🇺🇸 Local data

Fuel economy (MPG)

🇺🇸 Local data
City
17 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Emissions
263 g/km
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Recalls

1 campaign🇺🇸 Local dataNHTSA
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 02V222000 · 2002-08-09 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2025-05-19 · NHTSA

The transmission doesn't shift correctly even after it's warmed up it is erratic and rough while connecting the transmission gears and jerks very hard at most times. The power steering is not working correctly and makes it difficult to drive at all with the combined issues I'm very concerned about my and my family sa…

STEERING 2024-03-25 · NHTSA

On [XXX] original Steering Rack and Pinion was replaced at 138974 miles by established reputable garage with NAPA part which was remanufactured. That part failed [XXX] at 141443 miles. That part failed [XXX] at 145999 miles and was replaced with NAPA part which was remanufactured. That part failed and was replaced at…

TIRES Crash 1 injured 2023-08-19 · NHTSA

215/70R15 98T Tire purchased 10 days prior blew-out , resulting in total loss of vehicle.

STRUCTURE 1 injured 2022-02-07 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2003 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that their trunk failed to remain in the open position when needed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

ENGINE Fire 2021-05-27 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2003 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that after his friend drove the vehicle to his residence, there was a burning oil odor detected. The contact opened the hood and there was smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as a valve cover gasket leak. The vehic…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2020-02-29 · NHTSA

THE DASH PAD IS CURLING UP FROM THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.THERE IS A GAP OF SEVERAL INCHES. MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS IN MY RESEARCH. WILL NEED TO REPLACE DASH PAD

SUSPENSION 2020-01-13 · NHTSA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK LESABRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR SERVICE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC NOTICED ABOVE THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SPRING SUSPENSION WAS CORRODED THROUGH. IN ADDITION DUE TO THE CORROSION ON THE TOP OF THE SPRING, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE SUPPORT CAUS…

POWER TRAIN 2020-01-06 · NHTSA

WHEN THE VEHICLE GETS WARMER DURING TRANSIT, THE TRANSMISSION BEGINS TO SLIP. IT GETS WORSE AND THE DURATION OF THE SLIP BEGINS TO. LAST LONGER.

POWER TRAIN 2019-06-05 · NHTSA

BUICK 2003 LESABRE TSB I NEED THE SERVICE BULITONS ON THE TRANSMISSION FOR SHUDDER ,HARSH SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING AND HEATED UP PROPERLY

POWER TRAIN 2019-06-04 · NHTSA

TRANSMISSION BUMPS SOME TIMES

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2019-04-21 · NHTSA

THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE DASH IS SEPARATING FROM THE FIREWALL OF THE MOTOR. THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE DASH

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2019-03-15 · NHTSA

IN 2009 THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO LIFT UP UNDER THE WINDSHIELD. BY 2011 THE DASHBOARD HAD LIFTED UP ALMOST COMPLETELY ACROSS THE DASH ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD, BY ABOUT 2 INCHES. I HAD MY MECHANIC ATTEMPT TO SECURE IT BACK DOWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

All 40 reports, grouped by component

Questions

What engine does the 2003 Buick LeSabre have?
The 2003 Buick LeSabre has a 3.8 L engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Buick LeSabre?
It gets 21 MPG combined (17 city, 27 highway), per the EPA.
Does the 2003 Buick LeSabre have recalls?
1 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Air Bags (2002-08-09).
What are the common problems of the 2003 Buick LeSabre?
40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Structure.

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