Complaints
578
Crashes
48
Fires
10
Injuries
31
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Mercury Sable Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#155 complaints
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Avg mileage:60,319 mi
#249 complaints
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs
Avg mileage:67,119 mi
#345 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:89,544 mi
Crash-related:14
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Mercury Sable.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 55 | — | — | 60,319 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs | 49 | — | — | 67,119 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 45 | 14 | — | 89,544 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 20 | 5 | — | 21,175 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 19 | — | — | 32,991 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 19 | — | — | 99,758 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 19 | 2 | — | 19,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 18 | 4 | — | 43,820 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 4 | — | 33,967 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | 3 | — | 65,594 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | 1 | — | 100,918 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs | 16 | — | — | 67,796 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 6 | — | 41,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 12 | — | — | 54,226 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 3 | 101,196 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 9 | 1 | — | 115,625 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch | 8 | — | 1 | 66,988 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 8 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 32,984 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 66,811 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 6 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 5 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 124,872 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | 1 | 67,500 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 5 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 | — | — | 87,780 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — |
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
55
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,319
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs
49
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,119
Unintended Acceleration
45
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,544
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
20
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,175
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,991
Suspension:Rear
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,758
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
18
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,820
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,967
Automatic Transmission
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,594
Suspension Failures
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,918
Suspension:Rear:Springs
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,796
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,000
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,226
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
101,196
Suspension:Front
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,625
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,988
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,000
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,984
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,811
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,000
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
Air Bags:Side/Window
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,872
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,500
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,780
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Mercury Sable — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Mercury Sable reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Mercury Sable has 578 NHTSA complaints, 48 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs with 55 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Mercury Sable?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs (55 complaints, avg 60,319 mi); Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs (49 complaints, avg 67,119 mi); Unintended Acceleration (45 complaints, avg 89,544 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 2000 Mercury Sable?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 61,905 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Mercury Sable?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Mercury Sable include 48 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 31 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 2000 Mercury Sable have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 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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