2000 Mercury Sable vs 2000 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Mercury Sable | 2000 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 464 | 360 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 174 | 116 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,602 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 171 |
| Suspension | 158 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 72 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 71 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 54 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 23 |
| Power Train | 31 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 42 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 22 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 48 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 27 |
2000 Mercury Sable
2000 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.