1997 Buick Lesabre vs 1997 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 | 1997 Buick Lesabre | 1997 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 394 | 147 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 52 | 61 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 31 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,000 mi | 98,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 110 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 28 |
| Power Train | 33 | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 37 | 9 |
| Steering | 25 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 4 |
| Visibility | 28 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 19 |
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
1997 Buick Lesabre
1997 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.