Complaints
517
Crashes
14
Fires
7
Injuries
8
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Mercury Sable Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1112 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:47,000 mi
Fires:2
#250 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Fires:2
#329 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Mercury Sable.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 112 | — | 2 | 47,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 50 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 29 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 23 | — | — | 97,798 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 7 | — | 146,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 6 | — | — | 83,983 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 128,450 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
112
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
47,000
Automatic Transmission
50
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,798
Unintended Acceleration
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
146,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,983
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,450
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Mercury Sable — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Mercury Sable reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1992 Mercury Sable has 517 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 112 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Mercury Sable?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (112 complaints, avg 47,000 mi); Automatic Transmission (50 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (29 complaints). 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 1992 Mercury Sable?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 63,278 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Mercury Sable?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Mercury Sable include 14 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 4 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 1992 Mercury Sable have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 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 1992 Mercury Sable?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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