2005 Buick LeSabre problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2005 Buick LeSabre get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Buick LeSabre at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 27 highway).

Q: How much is a 2005 Buick LeSabre worth?

Comparable 2005 Buick LeSabre listings run roughly $1,000–$5,600, typically around $3,435 (from 66 vehicles).

2005 Buick LeSabre at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints77

Combined21 mpg

Typical price$3,435

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2005 Buick LeSabre recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2005 Buick LeSabre.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2005 Buick LeSabre common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Exterior Lighting

Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2005 Buick LeSabre MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway27 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2005 Buick LeSabre worth?

Low

$1,000

Typical price

$3,435

High

$5,600

From 66 comparable 2005 Buick LeSabre listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Buick LeSabre costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,750

Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,750

Total$16,500

Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($3,435) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,702), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.