2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 vs 2001 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 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430 | 2001 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E430 | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 204 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 23 |
| Power Train | 2 | 22 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 21 |
| Stalling | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2001 Mercedes-Benz E430
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.