2000 Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal | 2000 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 184 | 464 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 337 | 174 |
| Investigations | 3 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 30 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,579 mi | 64,602 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 | 158 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 71 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 23 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 35 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 33 |
| Steering | 30 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 7 |
| Stalling | 12 | 27 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2000 Buick Regal
2000 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.