2001 Buick Century vs 2001 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 | 2001 Buick Century | 2001 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 145 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 393 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,800 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 204 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 33 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 23 |
| Power Train | 21 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 26 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 27 |
| Visibility | 15 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 21 |
| Stalling | 6 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2001 Buick Century
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.