2006 Mercury Sable Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 30, 2014 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sable years
Not enough data 14th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercury Sable. That ranks 14th out of 14 Sable model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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2008 Mercury Sable photographed in Waldorf, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Mercury Sable problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~6,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~6,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1100%6,500——
Vehicle Speed Control1100%6,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2006 Mercury Sable recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercury Sable.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I was driving along with my friends at about 30 mph when the car just began to accelerate i flipped several times broke my neck and fractured my back. I have continues pain and ruin ed my driving record. I lost my license for a year was in rehab for over a month to learn to walk again. I totaled…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Sep 30, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10640194

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercury Sable?

Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercury Sable?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Mercury Sable a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sable model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.