1995 Mercury Sable vs 1995 Volvo 940
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 | 1995 Mercury Sable | 1995 Volvo 940 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 350 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 116 | 100 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,420 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Volvo 940 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 132 | 1 |
| Power Train | 93 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 1 |
| Suspension | 30 | 0 |
| Structure | 25 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 29 | 0 |
| Overheating | 16 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
1995 Mercury Sable
1995 Volvo 940
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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.