1994 Mazda 626 vs 1994 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 | 1994 Mazda 626 | 1994 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 282 | 387 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 103 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 20–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 112,000 mi | 96,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 177 | 95 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 142 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 29 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 22 |
| Visibility | 6 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 19 |
| Suspension | 10 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 47 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 7 |
1994 Mazda 626
1994 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.