How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Mercury Sable: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 8 model years of the Mercury Sable on record, 2008 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about steering). 2001 has the most recall campaigns (9).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2009	0	20	2	ENGINE	19 MPG
2008	1	40	6	STEERING	19 MPG
2005	1	40	2	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	20 MPG
2004	2	40	0	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	20 MPG
2003	4	40	2	POWER TRAIN	19 MPG
2002	4	40	2	SUSPENSION	21 MPG
2001	9	40	5	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	20 MPG
2000	7	40	5	SUSPENSION	20 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Mercury Sable

Questions

Which Mercury Sable year has the most complaints?: Of 8 model years of the Mercury Sable on record, 2008 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about steering).
Which Mercury Sable year has the most recalls?: 2001 has the most recall campaigns (9).
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.