- The problem
- The possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown into the engine compartment. It is possible for one of these stones to lodge between the steering coupling and the frame and cause increased steering effort or interference with steering control of the car when steering wheel is turned to the left.
- The risk
- Increased steering effort or interference with steeringcontrol may lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- The fix
- Inspect and install shield on affected vehicles.
Vehicle safety record
1971 Buick Lesabre Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1971 Buick Lesabre with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in January 1973 for the underbody shields. For comparison, the 1972 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Lesabre year, for its age
#1 most complained-about 1971 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1971 Buick Lesabre problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1971 Buick Lesabre recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1971 Buick Lesabre
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The first tire failed at about 70 mph. The entire rubber tread pealed away from the tire casing. Although the car swerved badly I managed to stop without getting into an accident. The peeling rubber caused extensive damage. The dealer (straus discount auto) refused to accept any responsibility and said "it was not a manufacturing defect". About 2 months later the right side tire failed at about the same speed, (again causing extensive damage.)( Dot number: tire size: p215 75r15 )
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Buick Lesabre | 1 | 3 | A | |
| 1971 Buick Buick | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1971 Buick Lesabre
Does the 1971 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1971 Buick Lesabre: underbody shields (January 1973); wheels (January 1972); defroster / defogger / hvac system (August 1971). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1971 Buick Lesabre?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1971 Buick Lesabre had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 9, 2000 and the latest on August 9, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1971 Buick Lesabre a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 91 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buick Lesabre year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Lesabre years have the most complaints?
2000 (680), 1998 (410), 1997 (402). See every Buick Lesabre year compared.
What should I do if my 1971 Buick Lesabre has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data