1994 Mercury Sable vs 1994 Nissan Maxima
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 | 1994 Mercury Sable | 1994 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 89 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 27 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 96,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 142 | 18 |
| Power Train | 95 | 9 |
| Visibility | 25 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 20 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 5 |
| Structure | 20 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 47 | 0 |
| Overheating | 24 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
1994 Mercury Sable
1994 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.