2001 Mercury Sable vs 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
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 Mercury Sable | 2001 Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 430 | 151 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 106 | 129 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 204 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 61 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 29 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 21 |
| Power Train | 22 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 13 |
| Structure | 11 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 15 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2001 Mercury Sable
2001 Mitsubishi Galant
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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.