Complaints
346
Crashes
11
Fires
9
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Mercury Sable Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#182 complaints
Automatic Transmission
#245 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
#316 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members
Avg mileage:93,500 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Mercury Sable.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 82 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 45 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 16 | — | — | 93,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
82
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
45
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Mercury Sable — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Mercury Sable reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1991 Mercury Sable has 346 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 82 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Mercury Sable?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (82 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (45 complaints); Structure:Frame And Members (16 complaints, avg 93,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Mercury Sable?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Mercury Sable?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Mercury Sable include 11 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Mercury Sable have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Mercury Sable as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Mercury Sable?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mercury Sable reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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