1993 Mercury Sable vs 1993 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 | 1993 Mercury Sable | 1993 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 674 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 27 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported mileage | 86,921 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 357 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 63 | 0 |
| Visibility | 47 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 45 | 11 |
| Power Train | 48 | 6 |
| Suspension | 52 | 1 |
| Structure | 34 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 61 | 0 |
| Stalling | 42 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
1993 Mercury Sable
1993 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.