2001 Buick Lesabre vs 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500
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 | 2001 Buick Lesabre | 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 328 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 386 | 30 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,973 mi | 112,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 99 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 21 |
| Structure | 50 | 1 |
| Power Train | 31 | 2 |
| Steering | 29 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 0 |
| Suspension | 17 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
2001 Buick Lesabre
2001 Mercedes-Benz S500
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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.