2001 Hyundai Sonata vs 2001 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 | 2001 Hyundai Sonata | 2001 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 205 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 106 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 86,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Sonata | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 29 | 204 |
| Structure | 69 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 33 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 23 |
| Power Train | 18 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 67 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2001 Hyundai Sonata
2001 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.