1989 Buick Lesabre vs 1990 Buick Lesabre
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 | 1990 Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 0 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 4 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 |
1989 Buick Lesabre
1990 Buick Lesabre
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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.