What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Buick LeSabre?

EPA figures for the 1997 Buick LeSabre reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Buick LeSabre?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1997 Buick LeSabre. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1997 Buick LeSabre?

Owners have filed 334 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Buick LeSabre, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Buick · 1997

1997 Buick LeSabre

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	27	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 96V044000

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."

Campaign 96V116000

A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

334 complaints filed by owners for this model year (20 involving a crash, 49 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 101 Fuel System, Gasoline 43 Electrical System 27

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.