2001 Mercury Sable vs 2001 Saab 9-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Mercury Sable | 2001 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 430 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 106 | 54 |
| Investigations | 8 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 204 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 61 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 4 |
| Power Train | 22 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 15 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2001 Mercury Sable
2001 Saab 9-3
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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.