1993 Mercury Sable vs 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
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 | 1993 Mercury Sable | 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 674 | 131 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 20 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 86,921 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 357 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 45 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 32 |
| Exterior Lighting | 63 | 10 |
| Suspension | 52 | 3 |
| Power Train | 48 | 7 |
| Visibility | 47 | 2 |
| Structure | 34 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 61 | 0 |
| Stalling | 42 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
1993 Mercury Sable
1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
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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.