1994 Buick Lesabre vs 1994 Dodge Intrepid
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 | 1994 Buick Lesabre | 1994 Dodge Intrepid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 158 | 718 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 26 | 79 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 23 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 110,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Dodge Intrepid |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 160 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 111 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 36 | 72 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 68 |
| Steering | 9 | 75 |
| Structure | 9 | 58 |
| Suspension | 3 | 64 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 42 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
1994 Buick Lesabre
1994 Dodge Intrepid
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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.