2005 Buick Lesabre vs 2005 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 | 2005 Buick Lesabre | 2005 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 774 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 530 | 31 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,150 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 529 |
| Power Train | 8 | 123 |
| Engine | 5 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 40 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 11 |
| Stalling | 7 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2005 Buick Lesabre
2005 Ford Taurus
Compare all Buick Lesabre vs Ford Taurus years →
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.