2001 Jaguar S-Type vs 2001 Mercury Sable
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 | 2001 Jaguar S-Type | 2001 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 79 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 69 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,675 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jaguar S-Type | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 38 | 204 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 61 |
| Power Train | 13 | 22 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 23 |
| Visibility | 5 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2001 Jaguar S-Type
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.