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1997 Buick

LeSabre

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L

Buick LeSabre: best and worst years
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Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
200 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,428 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
109 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
17 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
394
Reported injuries
24

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING23%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8%
  • AIR BAGS7%
  • POWER TRAIN7%
  • VISIBILITY6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 478 total.

Buick LeSabre: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.