2001 Mercury Sable vs 2003 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 Mercury Sable | 2003 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 430 | 201 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 106 | 66 |
| Investigations | 8 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 204 | 47 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 61 | 28 |
| Power Train | 22 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 8 |
| Structure | 11 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 13 |
| Stalling | 15 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 12 |
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.