2009 Mercury Sable
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
2009: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 78 |
| 1988 | 129 |
| 1989 | 242 |
| 1990 | 168 |
| 1991 | 229 |
| 1992 | 372 |
| 1993 | 678 |
| 1994 | 388 |
| 1995 | 350 |
| 1996 | 304 |
| 1997 | 228 |
| 1998 | 190 |
| 1999 | 258 |
| 2000 | 464 |
| 2001 | 430 |
| 2002 | 440 |
| 2003 | 201 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 83 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 61 |
| 2009 | 20 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
5 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while entering a parking space, the rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the contact to crash into a curb as the vehicle went airborne.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-12
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, crashing into and embankment and continuing into a golf course. The contact sustained lacerations from the crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-11
Engine
5 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
Suspension
5 of 20 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear and front.
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I have a 2009 merc Sable premiere, when I go over bumps in the road the struts bottom out, and the car like slides side ways.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-21
Power train
3 of 20 total reports mention: power train.
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Automobile engine inadvertently stopped running while driving at highway speed with cruise control engaged. Only indication was illumination of alternator system failure warning light and tachometer indication of zero.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-13
Seats
2 of 20 total reports mention: seats.
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I bought this car about four months ago. I use the heated driver seat regularly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-17
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2009 Mercury Sable — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2009 Mercury Sable reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Mercury Sable have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.