1993 Buick Lesabre vs 1993 Pontiac Bonneville
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 | 1993 Buick Lesabre | 1993 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 194 | 138 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 19 | 22 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 69 | 42 |
| Power Train | 33 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 8 |
| Structure | 10 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 7 |
| Steering | 8 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 13 | 8 |
| Stalling | 12 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
1993 Buick Lesabre
1993 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.