2002 Buick Lesabre vs 2002 Lincoln Town Car
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 Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 309 | 65 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 412 | 59 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 48,940 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lesabre | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 115 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 20 |
| Structure | 51 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 12 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2002 Buick Lesabre
2002 Lincoln Town Car
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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.