Overview & Reviews

Buick's LeSabre receives only minor trim changes for 2002. Limited models get additional standard features and new 16-inch wheels, while all models get new radios, manual trunk release latches and the LATCH system for securing child safety seats.

• Modern interior with room for six, huge trunk, torquey and economical V6.

• Fuddy-duddy image, no split/folding rear seat, lacks V8 prestige.

User Reviews:

Showing 1 through 10 of 54.00

• 

  A deceptive piece of junk - 2002 Buick LeSabre
  By stevemay71 - May 30 - 6:49 pm

  They ride nice, they are quiet - when things dont rattle and stuff begins to rattle after only 65K miles. The dashboard, the glove compartment etc. 3800 Series II reliable engine? Not true. Head gasket replaced, 3 out of 4 motor mounts shot, mass air flow sensor dead, ignition coil (cyl 1+4) dead - all between 65K and 75K miles. Sunroof seal began to leak into the trunk. Heated driver seat broken. Several bulbs in the dash and steering wheel broken. Headrest cover broken. Maybe car is nice when its new but it does not hold up. Age or mileage gets to these suckers. If youre considering one, have it checked out very very thoroughly - then LOWBALL the heck on the price.

• 

  A Lemon - 2002 Buick LeSabre
  By exbuickdriver - June 4 - 1:55 am

  This car was a lemon almost immediately after we bought it with 40,000 miles on it. In the first 20,000 miles the following parts needed replacement: plenum gasket,right drive bearing, and left drive bearing. All were expensive fixes costing $250-$500. Sensors wore out frequently on the motor. The MAP sensor and fuel regulator sensors were the last to go. While it rode nice, this car was poorly built and I wont buy another Buick Lesabre. I suggest reading the Edmunds reliability section before considering buying this model or any with the Series II 3.8L V-6. The garage bills far outweigh the positives on this car!!

• 

  Faulty window regulators - 2002 Buick LeSabre
  By Joe - November 22 - 2:00 am

  I got a deal on this car used, one owner, only 30,000 miles but the deal went sour after repalcing all four window units at about $600 a pop. Now my rear passenger side door will not lock or unlock (except manually) and the window will not operate. I was told it was a module that would cost around $400 to replace. I am not fixing it I am selling the car. This well maintained car with only 66,000 miles probably has a lot of good wear left, but it is costing me money parked in my driveway most of the time. I am not going to risk spending $1,000 per door. Anyone hears of a class action, I am in!!

• 

  Eventually all power windows failed - 2002 Buick LeSabre
  By exbuickfan - August 6 - 2:53 pm

  The Buick LeSabre has finally been discontinued and hopefully the engineers who designed the power windows have been fired. This overall excellent automobile is handicapped by power window regulators that are poorly designed, badly manufactured and exhibit little or no quality control.

• 

  Disappointed-Interior noise - 2002 Buick LeSabre
  By Jack/Pa - February 19 - 2:00 am

  Nice car but fit and finish is poor. Lot of dash rattles.

• 

  Whistle/Click - 2002 Buick LeSabre
  By Whistle - June 14 - 2:00 am

  The alternator has a whistle which is loud enough to be a problem. The brake clicks everytime you use it. The back of the seats have play in them. The dealerships can not correct these problems. The original tires had to be upgraded because of defects at additional cost to the customer. This car does not live up to the 8.9 rating.

• 

  You guys are kidding, right? - 2002 Buick LeSabre
  By Enthusiast - April 5 - 2:00 am

  I rented this vehicle while on vacation in Florida. The engine sounds and vibrates like a cement mixer and those brakes. I thought I was going to crash every time I stepped on the brakes, because this car does not want to stop. I had to put 2 feet on the pedal to slow this car down. This is not a safe car and there are better choices, namely the Ford Crown Vic or Mercury Grand Marquis. They are far more powerful with better brakes and more comfortable. It is no wonder why GM cant sell any cars (note that I said cars, not trucks).