Complaints
326
Crashes
14
Fires
7
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Mercury Sable Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:78,379 mi
Crash-related:1
#219 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:61,929 mi
Crash-related:3
#315 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Mercury Sable.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 31 | 1 | — | 78,379 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 19 | 3 | — | 61,929 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 15 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 65,212 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 | 5 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 8 | — | 1 | 52,200 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | — | — | 39,469 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 6 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 6 | 1 | — | 82,246 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 6 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 83,633 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 62,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | — | — | 73,456 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 5 | — | — | 157,950 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 5 | — | — | 58,700 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 64,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 52,200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 34 mi |
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