1989 Buick Regal vs 1989 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 | 1989 Buick Regal | 1989 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 106 | 238 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 4 | 50 |
| Investigations | 8 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 64 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 58 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 51 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 49 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 44 |
| Structure | 15 | 23 |
| Steering | 4 | 22 |
| Power Train | 5 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 6 |
| Stalling | 6 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 10 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
1989 Buick Regal
1989 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.