2001 Audi A6 vs 2001 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 | 2001 Audi A6 | 2001 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 113 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 106 | 106 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 204 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 26 |
| Power Train | 14 | 22 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2001 Audi A6
2001 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.