2000 Mercury Sable vs 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
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 Mercury Sable | 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 464 | 200 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 174 | 295 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,602 mi | 65,257 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 158 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 54 | 48 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 71 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 71 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 8 |
| Power Train | 31 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 18 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
2000 Mercury Sable
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue
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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.