1990 Buick Lesabre vs 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
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 | 1990 Buick Lesabre | 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 46 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 36 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
1990 Buick Lesabre
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
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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.