2002 Buick Lesabre vs 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Buick Lesabre | 2002 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 310 | 89 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 412 | 409 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 50,176 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 115 | 13 |
| Structure | 51 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 10 |
| Steering | 13 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 10 |
| Engine | 16 | 4 |
| Power Train | 13 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 17 |
2002 Buick Lesabre
2002 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.