1992 Chevrolet Lumina vs 1992 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 | 1992 Chevrolet Lumina | 1992 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 342 | 364 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 14 | 77 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Lumina | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 158 | 40 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 151 |
| Power Train | 25 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 28 |
| Structure | 15 | 29 |
| Steering | 13 | 28 |
| Seat Belts | 34 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 42 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 17 | 19 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
1992 Chevrolet Lumina
1992 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.