1990 Mercury Sable vs 1990 Nissan Maxima
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 | 1990 Mercury Sable | 1990 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 166 | 106 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 24 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 36 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 7 |
| Steering | 24 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 6 |
| Power Train | 17 | 10 |
| Structure | 23 | 3 |
| Visibility | 6 | 20 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 11 |
1990 Mercury Sable
1990 Nissan Maxima
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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.