1996 Buick Lesabre vs 1998 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 | 1996 Buick Lesabre | 1998 Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 400 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 53 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 43 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,500 mi | 69,269 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Buick Lesabre |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 196 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 70 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 50 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 23 |
| Power Train | 6 | 20 |
| Suspension | 5 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 11 |
| Steering | 4 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 11 |
| Stalling | 6 | 67 |
| Overheating | 0 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
1996 Buick Lesabre
1998 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.