2000 Mazda 626 vs 2000 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 | 2000 Mazda 626 | 2000 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 464 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 174 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,600 mi | 64,602 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mazda 626 | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 160 | 31 |
| Suspension | 10 | 158 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 62 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 71 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 15 |
2000 Mazda 626
2000 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.