1997 Buick Lesabre vs 1997 Lincoln Town Car
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 | 1997 Buick Lesabre | 1997 Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 394 | 314 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 134 |
| Investigations | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 31 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 110 | 87 |
| Suspension | 20 | 50 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 37 | 17 |
| Steering | 25 | 22 |
| Visibility | 28 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 25 |
| Overheating | 12 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
1997 Buick Lesabre
1997 Lincoln Town Car
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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.