MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercury Sable

● Typical for this model
1999 Mercury Sable
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Sable Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 46 complaints 1987: 76 complaints 1988: 126 complaints 1988 1989: 238 complaints 1990: 166 complaints 1991: 221 complaints 1992: 364 complaints 1992 1993: 674 complaints 1994: 387 complaints 1995: 350 complaints 1996: 304 complaints 1996 1997: 228 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 258 complaints 1999 2000: 464 complaints 2000 2001: 430 complaints 2002: 440 complaints 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2008: 61 complaints 2009: 20 complaints 2009
1999: 258 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19850
198646
198776
1988126
1989238
1990166
1991221
1992364
1993674
1994387
1995350
1996304
1997228
1998190
1999258
2000464
2001430
2002440
2003201
200452
200583
20061
200861
200920

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 14%

14% of complaints: suspension — 36 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 13 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER STATED WHEN PUT IN PARK THE VEHICLE ROLLED BAKWARDS ABOUT 4-6 IN. CAUSED DAMAGES. TS *TT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021209

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN CRASH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030612

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19980904 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL SEAT TRACKS. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ATTACHING STUD MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS HEAT TREATMENT MAY HAVE RESULTED IN C

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTING BRACKET AND STUD ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 98V198000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980921 — vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DASH INSULATOR RETAINER CLIP WAS NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED TO THE ACCELERATOR CABLE DASH FITTING. THE CLIP CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND FALL I

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP, AND RE-INSTALL IF NEEDED.

Campaign 98V204000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981125 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH THE "CALIFORNIA" EMISSIONS PACKAGE. AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE WAS INSTALLED. THE LINE CONTACTS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MOD

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE.

Campaign 98V288000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19991011 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE A PIN SHAFT IN THE SWITCHABLE ELR/ALR MECHANISM THAT IS INCORRECTLY FORMED. IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SWITCHING MECHANISM

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLIES. ASSEMBLIES WITH JULIAN DATE CODES OF 200 THROUGH 223 ARE SUSPECT AND WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 99V250000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20021022 — PE (closed 20030429)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE

I 20040524 — PE (closed 20040816)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE

R 20050110 — suspension

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA,

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE SPRING SHIELDS. IN ADDITION, FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN ALL OTHER STATES, FOR FRACTURE ONLY, UP TO 10 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 15

Campaign 04V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercury Sable — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V198000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V204000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V288000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V250000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V332000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2004 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ■ 2000 ◆ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercury Sable reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Mercury Sable is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercury Sable?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:springs:coil springs, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercury Sable have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.