2002 BMW 745LI vs 2002 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 | 2002 BMW 745LI | 2002 Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 309 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 412 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,500 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 745LI | Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 0 | 115 |
| Structure | 1 | 51 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 18 |
| Power Train | 8 | 13 |
| Engine | 2 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2002 BMW 745LI
2002 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.