Complaints
75
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Mercury Sable Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:95,357 mi
#29 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:92,511 mi
#38 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:71,167 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Mercury Sable.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | — | — | 95,357 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | — | — | 92,511 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 71,167 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 114,648 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 125,972 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | 1 | — | 35,524 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 125,933 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 45,734 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 142,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 39,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 | 1 | — | 29,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 70,075 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 11,425 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 27,461 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 79,600 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| TIRES:VALVE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi |
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