2000 Buick Lesabre vs 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430
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 | 2000 Buick Lesabre | 2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 668 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 356 | 21 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 30 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Mercedes-Benz S430 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 244 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 87 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 78 | 0 |
| Steering | 47 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 45 | 0 |
| Tires | 36 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 43 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2000 Buick Lesabre
2000 Mercedes-Benz S430
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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.