1992 Buick Lesabre engine problems

26 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 26
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
15
Engine
8
Cooling system
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

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200k+

Buick Lesabre engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Buick Lesabre engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 11

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Buick Lesabre owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 240,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 buick lesabre. The contact noticed coolant leaking from under the vehicle. While the parking brake was engaged, the contact had to depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling down an incline. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 96v015000 (power train) and 91v167000 (parking brake) however, the contact's VIN was excluded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2002 · Engine · 125,000 miles · NY · fire

Consumer stated the engine caught on fire.*jb

Filed Dec 21, 2000 · Body, Engine · NY

While driving vehicle engine just dropped out. Vehicle just stopped suddenly. Contacted tow company & driver indicated motor mounts broke. Vehicle towed to dealership & mechanic indicated the "k" frame had separated. This caused a lack of steering control. Motor mounts were still intact.

Filed Jun 9, 2000 · Engine · PA

While driving about any speed vehicle stalled without prior warning. Had been taken to dealer where they could not be find the cause. *ak.

Filed May 3, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

Alternator failed at 45,600 miles, water pump failed at 46,000 miles, master cylinder failed at 48,017 miles.

Filed Nov 8, 1999 · Engine · NY

When traveling at any speed in hot climate weather vehicle stalls and cuts off without any prior warning, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.

Filed Sep 24, 1999 · Engine · WV

Piece out of crankshaft. Destroyed connecting rod. Oil changed every 3k.

Filed Jun 1, 1999 · Engine · CA

While driving and coming to a stop vehicle will suddenly stop which may cause a crash. Has to wait about 15 minutes, and then vehicle will proceed. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Filed Aug 6, 1998 · Engine · MD · fire

Vehicle started smoking in a parking lot, and then the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department arrived to put out fire, and the vehicle was towed home, not totalled. Adjuster to investigate the problem.

Filed Jul 2, 1998 · Engine · OR

The engine would stop while driving at speeds from 10 to 45 MPH once it was hot. The engine could not be restarted for 10 to 30 minutes. After the engine stops running it is difficult to steer or stop the vehicle. Dealer found the crankshaft timing pickup sensor failed when it became hot.

Questions about the 1992 Buick Lesabre engine

Does the 1992 Buick Lesabre have engine problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the engine of the 1992 Buick Lesabre, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Buick Lesabre engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Buick Lesabre engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Buick Lesabre have bad engine?

The Buick Lesabre model years with the most engine complaints are 1998 (204 complaints), 1997 (120 complaints) and 2000 (96 complaints).