2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 vs 2000 Mercury Sable
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 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 | 2000 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 464 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 174 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 155,000 mi | 64,602 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E320 | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 158 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 71 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 62 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 54 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 33 |
| Power Train | 7 | 31 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2000 Mercedes-Benz E320
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.