2004 Buick Lesabre vs 2004 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 | 2004 Buick Lesabre | 2004 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 162 | 375 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 460 | 55 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,650 mi | 95,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 164 |
| Electrical System | 66 | 26 |
| Power Train | 12 | 72 |
| Structure | 19 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 21 |
| Engine | 7 | 25 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2004 Buick Lesabre
2004 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.