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Mercury Sable

2005–2009 only

191 classified complaints 1 recall

2005–2009 Mercury Sable models have 191 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 66,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mercury Sable report for every year combined.

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2005–2009

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2005–2009 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 62 complaints

Median onset: 66,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 15 complaints

Median onset: 65,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 15 complaints

Median onset: 51,500 miles.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 12 complaints

Median onset: 69,000 miles.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 12 complaints

Median onset: 84,108 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 63,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 8 complaints

Median onset: 92,563 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

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Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 7 complaints

Median onset: 63,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2009 model years. See the full Mercury Sable report for every year and full specs/safety data.