2003 Mercury Sable problems by component
201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 47 | 23% | 78,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 30 | 15% | 70,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 28 | 14% | 106,000 mi |
| Structure → | 20 | 10% | 53,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 19 | 9% | 49,500 mi |
| Visibility → | 18 | 9% | 42,250 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 6% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 11 | 5% | — |
| Electrical System → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 4% | — |
| Engine | 8 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.