2001 Mazda 626 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 Mazda 626 | 2001 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 188 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 97 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,726 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 204 |
| Power Train | 139 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 61 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 26 |
| Equipment | 9 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 15 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2001 Mazda 626
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.