2000 Buick Century vs 2000 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 | 2000 Buick Century | 2000 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 193 | 464 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 322 | 174 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,935 mi | 64,602 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8 | 158 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 | 62 |
| Power Train | 48 | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 71 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 6 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 7 |
2000 Buick Century
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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.