1997 Buick LeSabre Limited
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- Photo: 1998 Buick LeSabre Limited in Sandstone Beige Metallic, Front Right, 04-24-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Buick LeSabre Custom in Sandstone Beige Metallic, Front Left, 08-13-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 - 1996 Buick LeSabre Custom (rear) by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: LeSabre Dash by Taxiguy57, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Buick LeSabre Limited is a 205-hp 3.8-liter V6 with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,170 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 205 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,170 ($52,992 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L Series II 3800 V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 205 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 12-valve |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| 1st Gear | 2.92 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.57 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.7 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1997 Buick LeSabre Limited with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Buick LESABRE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 1, 1996 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.
NHTSA campaign 96V116000
Mar 5, 1996 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE INCORRECT SAFETY BELT AND/OR SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ENDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN INCORRECT PART IS USED, THE BELT MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FRONT AND REAR SAFETY BELT LATCH ENDS AND SAFETY BELT BUCKLES FOR CORRECT PARTS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECT PARTS.
NHTSA campaign 96V044000
402 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Buick LESABRE
Owner Complaints
402 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Buick LESABRE (26 mention a crash, 32 a fire, 22 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 109 |
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Fuel System | 37 |
| Gasoline | 37 |
| Air Bags | 33 |
| Power Train | 33 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 BUICK LESABRE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.