Buick LeSabre

19842005 · 35 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
19
Best
21

The Buick LeSabre has been tested by the EPA across 35 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 2005. Over this period, the LeSabre has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2005
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2004
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2003
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172721MPG
2002
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172721MPG
2001
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
2000
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1999
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172721MPG
1998
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172721MPG
1997
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1996
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1995
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1994
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1993
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1992
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
1991
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1990
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1989
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1988
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1987
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1986
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1986
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1985
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1985
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1985
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$3,850182621MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1984
4.1L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142116MPG
1984
5.7L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$3,850182621MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1984
4.1L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
21
2004
21
2003
21
2002
21
2001
20
2000
20
1999
21
1998
21
1997
20
1996
20
1995
20
1994
20
1993
20
1992
19
1991
20
1990
19
1989
20
1988
20
1987
19
1986
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (LeSabre) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Buick LeSabre. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Buick Buick / Opel LeSabre/Centurion/ Estate Wagon, Invicta, Custom, Limited, T-Type, Ltd, C.M.I, LE grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,622
Total Deaths
1,339

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.8%
Fire Occurrence
3.9%
Speeding Involved
13.4%
DUI Involved
15.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

69%
Front
24%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes85
Fatalities
66
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2022
Fatal Crashes124
Fatalities
94
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2021
Fatal Crashes133
Fatalities
112
Deaths/Crash
0.84
2020
Fatal Crashes126
Fatalities
106
Deaths/Crash
0.84
2019
Fatal Crashes136
Fatalities
108
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2018
Fatal Crashes163
Fatalities
127
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2017
Fatal Crashes192
Fatalities
157
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2016
Fatal Crashes222
Fatalities
197
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2015
Fatal Crashes208
Fatalities
164
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2014
Fatal Crashes233
Fatalities
208
Deaths/Crash
0.89

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2002
2
2000
4
1999
1
1998
1
1997
1
1996
2
1995
1
1992
2
1989
2
1988
1
1987
3
1986
2
1984
2
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