2000 Mercury Sable vs 2000 Saturn LS
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 Mercury Sable | 2000 Saturn LS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 464 | 382 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 174 | 196 |
| Investigations | 8 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,602 mi | 77,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Saturn LS |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 158 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 140 |
| Exterior Lighting | 54 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 63 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 71 | 10 |
| Power Train | 31 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 36 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
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.