Complaints
251
Crashes
17
Fires
2
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Mercury Sable Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:111,291 mi
#222 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:79,211 mi
#319 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Avg mileage:77,768 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Mercury Sable.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 25 | — | — | 111,291 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 22 | — | — | 79,211 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 19 | — | — | 77,768 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 15 | — | — | 73,954 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 12 | — | — | 37,166 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 11 | — | — | 90,706 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | — | 45,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 106,741 mi | |
| ENGINE | 8 | — | — | 110,759 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 6 | — | — | 77,667 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 1 | — | 114,001 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 6 | — | — | 60,100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 104,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 46,050 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 5 | — | — | 38,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 4 | — | — | 46,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 123,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 1 | — | 81,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 | — | — | 70,068 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | 44,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 157,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 52,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | — | — | 42,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 36,267 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 22,912 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 102,500 mi |
Other Mercury Sable Years
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