1990 Mercury Cougar vs 1990 Mercury Sable
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 | 1990 Mercury Cougar | 1990 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 86 | 166 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 33 | 62 |
| Investigations | 5 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Cougar | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 12 |
| Steering | 4 | 24 |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 12 |
| Structure | 2 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 10 |
| Power Train | 2 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 7 |
1990 Mercury Cougar
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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.