2009 Mercury Sable Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Mercury Sable.
Complaints
27
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Mercury Sable Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:43,746 mi
#25 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:33,041 mi
Crash-related:2
#33 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:35,609 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Mercury Sable.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 43,746 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 2 | — | 33,041 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 35,609 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 39,817 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 75,850 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 22,300 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 5,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 34,450 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 34,450 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 61,077 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi |
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,746
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,041
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,609
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,817
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,850
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,300
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,500
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,450
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,450
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,077
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
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