1997 Mercury Sable vs 1999 Mercury Sable
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Mercury Sable | 1999 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 228 | 258 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 244 | 171 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 67,850 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 43 | 28 |
| Suspension | 17 | 48 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 22 |
| Steering | 19 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 26 |
| Visibility | 22 | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 7 |
1997 Mercury Sable
1999 Mercury Sable
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.