Trim Report

Buick LeSabre Limited1997

Includes:LESA|Limited
$500
Starting From
21
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 21 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $500
Max $9,739
From $500
Fresh

Limited Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,245
$4K–$4K
1 listings175,000 avg miles
Custom
From$800
41 listings|$800–$10K
Limited
From$500
21 listings|$500–$10K

1997 Buick LeSabre Limited Pricing

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Where to Find Buick LeSabre Limited

Location data for all 1997 Buick LeSabre trims combined

19States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Illinois (16%), but the remaining listings are spread across 18 other states nationwide.

Buick LeSabre Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1997 Buick LeSabre trims

High Concern

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 440 complaints for the 1997 Buick LeSabre, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

2
Recalls
440
Complaints
26
Crashes
44
Fires
Recall Findings
96V0440001996-05-03
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 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.

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96V1160001996-01-07
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

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

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 440 issues reported over 1 model years, engine and engine cooling problems are the most common for the 1997 Buick LeSabre. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine And Engine Cooling104
02Fuel System, Gasoline31
03Electrical System29
04Air Bags27
05Visibility25
440 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick LeSabre Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1997 Buick LeSabre trims

20mpg combined
·
17city
·
27hwy
·
$3,400/yr

The 1997 Buick LeSabre is rated at 20 MPG combined. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

LeSabre - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city27 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Limited Worth It?

Common questions about the 1997 Buick LeSabre Limited

How does the Limited compare to other Buick LeSabre trims?

The Limited occupies a distinct position in the Buick LeSabre range. See how it stacks up on the 1997 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1997 Buick LeSabre Limited?

Budget for standard Limited maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 1997 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Buick LeSabre Limited?

For the Limited, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Buick LeSabre buyer's guide.

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