2001 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Chevrolet Lumina | 2001 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 260 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Lumina | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 204 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 27 |
| Power Train | 4 | 22 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 21 |
| Stalling | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2001 Chevrolet Lumina
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.