1989 Buick Lesabre vs 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
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 | 1989 Buick Lesabre | 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 58 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 28 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6 |
| Power Train | 2 | 6 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1 |
1989 Buick Lesabre
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
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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.