2001 Mercury Sable vs 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
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 Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 430 | 108 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 106 | 336 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 62,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Oldsmobile Intrigue |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 204 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 61 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 37 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 41 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 4 |
| Power Train | 22 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 15 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2001 Mercury Sable
2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
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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.