2002 Buick Lesabre vs 2002 Dodge Intrepid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Buick Lesabre | 2002 Dodge Intrepid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 309 | 329 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 412 | 59 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Dodge Intrepid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 207 |
| Visibility | 115 | 6 |
| Power Train | 13 | 60 |
| Structure | 51 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 16 |
| Steering | 13 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 44 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 28 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 19 |
| Overheating | 0 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2002 Buick Lesabre
2002 Dodge Intrepid
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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.