1994 Buick Lesabre vs 1994 Pontiac Bonneville
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 | 1994 Buick Lesabre | 1994 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 158 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 26 | 30 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 36 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 12 |
| Structure | 9 | 9 |
| Tires | 14 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 2 |
| Steering | 9 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
1994 Buick Lesabre
1994 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.