1997 Mercury Sable problems by component
228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Mercury Sable, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 43 | 19% | 81,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 42 | 18% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 28 | 12% | — |
| Visibility → | 22 | 10% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 21 | 9% | — |
| Electrical System → | 19 | 8% | — |
| Steering → | 19 | 8% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 18 | 8% | — |
| Suspension → | 17 | 7% | 94,200 mi |
| Air Bags → | 12 | 5% | — |
| Equipment → | 12 | 5% | — |
| Tires → | 11 | 5% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 4% | — |
| Structure | 8 | 4% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 7 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.