2000 Audi A6 vs 2000 Mercury Sable
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 | 2000 Audi A6 | 2000 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 148 | 464 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 174 |
| Investigations | 4 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,040 mi | 64,602 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 12 | 158 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | 62 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 71 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 23 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 33 |
| Power Train | 8 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 10 |
| Stalling | 6 | 27 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2000 Audi A6
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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.