MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercury Sable

▲ Better than typical
2005 Mercury Sable
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:57:16.167Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
83
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 47 complaints 1987: 78 complaints 1987 1988: 129 complaints 1989: 242 complaints 1990: 168 complaints 1990 1991: 229 complaints 1992: 372 complaints 1993: 678 complaints 1993 1994: 388 complaints 1995: 350 complaints 1996: 304 complaints 1996 1997: 228 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 258 complaints 1999 2000: 464 complaints 2001: 430 complaints 2002: 440 complaints 2002 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 83 complaints 2005 83 2006: 1 complaint 2008: 61 complaints 2009: 20 complaints 2009
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 47 complaints 1986 1987: 78 complaints 1988: 129 complaints 1988 1989: 242 complaints 1990: 168 complaints 1990 1991: 229 complaints 1992: 372 complaints 1992 1993: 678 complaints 1994: 388 complaints 1994 1995: 350 complaints 1996: 304 complaints 1996 1997: 228 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1998 1999: 258 complaints 2000: 464 complaints 2000 2001: 430 complaints 2002: 440 complaints 2002 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 83 complaints 2005 83 2006: 1 complaint 2008: 61 complaints 2009: 20 complaints 2009
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 47 complaints 1986 1987: 78 complaints 1987 1988: 129 complaints 1988 1989: 242 complaints 1989 1990: 168 complaints 1990 1991: 229 complaints 1991 1992: 372 complaints 1992 1993: 678 complaints 1993 1994: 388 complaints 1994 1995: 350 complaints 1995 1996: 304 complaints 1996 1997: 228 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1998 1999: 258 complaints 1999 2000: 464 complaints 2000 2001: 430 complaints 2001 2002: 440 complaints 2002 2003: 201 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2005 83 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 61 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2009

2005: 83 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19850
198647
198778
1988129
1989242
1990168
1991229
1992372
1993678
1994388
1995350
1996304
1997228
1998190
1999258
2000464
2001430
2002440
2003201
200452
200583
20061
200861
200920

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Vehicle speed control

46% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 5 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact crashed into a guard rail. There were no injuries. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-19

Im owner of Mercury Sable 2005 only 79000 miles..The car problem speed control idle over 2200 so high when stop red light have to brake pedal to slow the vehicle down, and the vehicle failed to accelerrate..

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-14

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mercury Sable. While traveling 40 MPH, the contact noticed that the throttle had become stuck causing the vehicle to accelerate abnormally.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-12

Power train

31% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

Show complaint excerpts

I drived it on highway and suddenly there was noise and rmp passed 4000 but no accelerated. I managed to stopped on shoulder, and restarted the car, engine run ok, and car wasn't moving, either forward or backward.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-16

When entering the car after a basketball game I started the vehicle and tried to go into reverse but the car remained in neutral as it would not shift into gear. Prior to this I had never noticed any issues with the transmission.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-07

Service brakes

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Steering

8% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing arm.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Traveling down road, heard a loud noise, and lost control of car. Car is one year old and has 30,000 miles. Car pulls to the right and slams into guard rail. $4000 of body and suspension damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-27

Electrical system

7% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    2006-12-04Defect petitionClosed 2007-12-28 Engine stalling ffv
  2. I
    2012-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-10-22 Stuck throttle
  3. R
    2016-05-26Service brakes, hydraulic16E026000 Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598,...

    Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Mercury Sable — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16E026000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Mercury Sable reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Mercury Sable is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Sable?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Sable have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.