Mercury Sable Reliability Problems

Sable owners have made 208 complaints over 18 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 11th in overall reliability out of 14 Mercury models, with real transmission and engine concerns.

What Sable Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Sable Generations

The Sable has 5 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 4th generation (2000–2005).

Sable Key Numbers

  1. 208 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 695 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 52 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

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