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1993 Hyundai Sonata vs 1993 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.

Metric1993 Hyundai Sonata1993 Mercury Sable
NHTSA complaints26674
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)14101
Investigations08
Crash reports121
Fire reports07
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–2020–21
Median reported incident mileage86,921 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai SonataMercury Sable
Engine and Engine Cooling9357
Exterior Lighting163
Power Train948
Electrical System746
Suspension052
Visibility147
Service Brakes, Hydraulic245
Structure034

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating061
Stalling042
Rust / corrosion020
Vibration / shaking016
Hesitation / surging06
Steering problems06
Clunking / rattling06
Electrical failures05

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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.