1989 Mercury Sable vs 1989 Plymouth Acclaim
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 | 1989 Mercury Sable | 1989 Plymouth Acclaim |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 238 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 50 | 25 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 64 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Plymouth Acclaim |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 49 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 44 | 1 |
| Power Train | 19 | 6 |
| Structure | 23 | 0 |
| Steering | 22 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
1989 Mercury Sable
1989 Plymouth Acclaim
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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.