1987 Buick Lesabre vs 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
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 | 1987 Buick Lesabre | 1987 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 40 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 0 |
| Investigations | 8 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
1987 Buick Lesabre
1987 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.