Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Buick Lesabre owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The 95 Buick Lesabre, I have owned three of them now, and this will be the third time I've replace the ignition cylinder and keys due to a security system problem. This is about a 500.00 problem every time! From what I've heard this is a common problem with this vehicle. I'm a single father and don't have the money to be shelling out when this problem occurs. From what the repair facility said this could be fixed with a linkable fuse, so that fuse would go instead of the ignition wires burning up. This really is a simple way around spending 1,500.00 dollars on this problems. This is another reason why I won't buy an American car again.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturers recall due to the year of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 9/3/14 updated 11/26/2014
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45 MPH, and airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified. The horns are inoperable since the accident.
Vehicle while sitting over a length of time outside in heat and horn will suddenly sound off. Also, when driving without operator depressing horn it will suddenly sound off. Problem does not occur in the morning. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer stated that in order to correct the problem would have to deactivate air bag. Please provide any further details.
While driving vehicle completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. Consumer states that if brakes would not have worked, a serious accident would have happened, dealer believes problem was caused by an intermittent ignition module failure, consumer has since had a tune up and has experienced no problems with local driving.
Contacte dealer to confirm horn defect-contacted bucik customer care-they agreed to pay only half the bill. I feel this defect is not my fault, extended warranty was purchased at time of sale. Warranty has run out.however, this default is not my fault. It was not caused by an accident, but rather than a defect in horn assembly.
Horn switch is integrated into drivers side air bag. Horn activated by itself and had to be disconnected. Missouri law requires the horn to work to pass state inspection. The entire air bag unit must be purchased to repair defect at a cost of almost 700.00. Dt
Horn had to be disconected to stop sounding. Inspection cannot take place and it cost 800.00 to fix. It is somehow connected to the airbag probelm. The trunk leaks and over 4"of water collected in spare tire area during tropical storm while parked.
Vehicle caught on fire in engine compatment while parked. Manufacturer notified and unwilling to help in this matter.
Electrical system in malfuncted. Turn signals did not work, ABS light, and door lock light were coming on. Checked fuses and they were fine. Didnot contact dealer because warranty expired.
Electrical complaints in other Lesabre years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 1995 Buick Lesabre?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Buick Lesabre, 12% of the model year's 178 complaints. The component named most often is horn (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Buick Lesabre electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 1995 Buick Lesabre, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Buick Lesabre electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 118,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 2 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.