2002 Buick Lesabre vs 2002 Ford Taurus
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 Buick Lesabre | 2002 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 309 | 1,426 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 412 | 96 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 81,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 962 |
| Visibility | 115 | 98 |
| Structure | 51 | 54 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 47 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 76 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 53 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 42 |
| Power Train | 13 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 57 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 71 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 43 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2002 Buick Lesabre
2002 Ford Taurus
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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.