1990 Buick Lesabre vs 1990 Pontiac Bonneville
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 | 1990 Buick Lesabre | 1990 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 46 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 0 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
1990 Buick Lesabre
1990 Pontiac Bonneville
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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.