2000 Mercury Sable vs 2000 Saab 9-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Mercury Sable | 2000 Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 464 | 102 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 174 | 58 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,602 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 158 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 53 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 71 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 54 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 2 |
| Power Train | 31 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 28 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
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.