2002 Buick Lesabre vs 2002 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 | 2002 Buick Lesabre | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 309 | 25 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 412 | 49 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 73,963 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Mercedes-Benz S500 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 115 | 1 |
| Structure | 51 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 2 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 |
| Power Train | 13 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2002 Buick Lesabre
2002 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.