1992 Buick Regal vs 1992 Mercury Sable
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 | 1992 Buick Regal | 1992 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 364 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 13 | 77 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–21 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 151 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 54 | 40 |
| Power Train | 19 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 28 |
| Steering | 8 | 28 |
| Structure | 7 | 29 |
| Seat Belts | 30 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 15 |
| Stalling | 5 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
1992 Buick Regal
1992 Mercury Sable
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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.