KnownCarProblemsMercury Sable Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,752 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercury Sable since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2002, 2001. The most common problem overall: suspension.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mercury Sable problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sable | 61 | Steering | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 Sable | 83 | Speed control | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Sable | 52 | Speed control | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 Sable | 201 | Suspension | 3 | 13 |
| 2002 Sable | 440 | Suspension | 3 | 32 |
| 2001 Sable | 430 | Suspension | 8 | 32 |
| 2000 Sable | 464 | Suspension | 7 | 34 |
23 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mercury Sable
- What years of the Mercury Sable have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (464), 2002 (440), 2001 (430).
- What is the most common problem with the Mercury Sable?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the suspension (651), speed control (279), brakes (169).
- Which Mercury Sable years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2006 (1), 2009 (20), 2004 (52). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.