1988 Buick Lesabre vs 1989 Buick Lesabre
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Buick Lesabre | 1989 Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 0 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 12 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 4 |
1988 Buick Lesabre
1989 Buick Lesabre
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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.