2001 Mercury Sable vs 2001 Nissan Maxima
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 Mercury Sable | 2001 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 430 | 172 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 106 | 105 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 72,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 204 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 61 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 28 |
| Power Train | 22 | 8 |
| Structure | 11 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 12 |
| Stalling | 15 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
2001 Mercury Sable
2001 Nissan Maxima
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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.