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1995 Buick Lesabre
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 178
- Received Mar 1995 to Apr 2016
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Airbags fail to deploy in crashes25 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Horn fails with airbag warning light18 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Seat belt fails to latch or retract17 complaints · 9.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #95V158000The driver side headlamp lens has an incorrect aim pad number on the lens. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 13 crashes, 3 fires, 25 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 17 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
- Cruise control fails to disengage
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 178 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 25 | 14% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 18 | 10% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 17 | 9.6% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 7 | 3.9% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 7 | 3.9% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 5 | 2.8% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 5 | 2.8% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 5 | 2.8% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Cruise control fails to disengage | 4 | 2.3% | – | |
| Side mirrors give poor rear visibility | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Turn signals work intermittently or fail | 3 | 1.7% | – | |
| Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails | 3 | 1.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #95V158000August 4, 199512,832 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: headlights
The driver side headlamp lens has an incorrect aim pad number on the lens. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence of non-compliance: if these head lamps are re-aimed using a mechanical aiming device that utilizes the aiming pad numers, the resultant aim would be out of the specified range. This may cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver side headlamp on vehicles with the correct outboard lower pad number.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Buick Lesabre.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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