1994 Buick Lesabre vs 1996 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 | 1994 Buick Lesabre | 1996 Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 158 | 98 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 26 | 42 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 92,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 36 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 8 |
| Tires | 14 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6 |
| Structure | 9 | 6 |
| Steering | 9 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 10 |
1994 Buick Lesabre
1996 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.