1998 Mercury Sable vs 1998 Toyota Camry
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 | 1998 Mercury Sable | 1998 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 190 | 600 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 184 | 128 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 64 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 31 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,000 mi | 87,844 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 112 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 83 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 92 |
| Suspension | 22 | 70 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 33 |
| Tires | 8 | 41 |
| Structure | 10 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 5 |
| Stalling | 7 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 24 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 5 |
1998 Mercury Sable
1998 Toyota Camry
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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.