Model year
2003 Buick LeSabre
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 164 complaints for the 2003 Buick LeSabre (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE (39), AIR BAGS (17), STRUCTURE:BODY (15). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 21 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 669 complaints
- 2001 328 complaints
- 2002 310 complaints
- 2003 164 complaints
- 2004 162 complaints
- 2005 77 complaints
Recalls
02V222000 · Aug 9, 2002
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Complaints
164 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 4, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSabre · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Buick LeSabre at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.