1987 Buick Lesabre vs 1987 Lincoln Town Car
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1987 Buick Lesabre | 1987 Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 40 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 24 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 17 |
| Steering | 15 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
1987 Buick Lesabre
1987 Lincoln Town Car
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.