1993 Mazda 626 vs 1993 Mercury Sable
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 | 1993 Mazda 626 | 1993 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 122 | 674 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 101 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 106,000 mi | 86,921 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 357 |
| Power Train | 42 | 48 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 63 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 45 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 46 |
| Suspension | 8 | 52 |
| Visibility | 3 | 47 |
| Structure | 6 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 42 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 61 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
1993 Mazda 626
1993 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.