1994 Mercury Sable vs 1994 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 | 1994 Mercury Sable | 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 213 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 103 | 41 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 96,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 142 | 22 |
| Power Train | 95 | 10 |
| Visibility | 25 | 65 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 44 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 28 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 47 | 7 |
| Overheating | 24 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
1994 Mercury Sable
1994 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.