2008 Mercury Sable Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sable years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercury Sable. That ranks 11th out of 14 Sable model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (16 complaints, 26%), typically at around 49,210 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 61owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mercury Sable problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | 26% | 49,210 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 18% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 18% | 53,925 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 16% | 40,490 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 8% | 52,710 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 7% | 79,550 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 7% | 61,159 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | 158,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 126,310 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 134,242 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 3,883 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 30,300 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercury Sable recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Sable. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact's son was the only occupant in the vehicle during the crash. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. The contact stated that there were…
Car wheels rusted out
On April 12 I exited my drive onto the 55 mph highway in front of my house when suddenly the car began to shudder. I jammed the gas to get up to speed to prevent oncoming cars from hitting me which made the problem much worse. It was violently shuddering and wouldnât accelerate. I took my foot…
Not sure, but it sounds like the springs. The air condition makes a stumping noise when I turn it on.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Sable. The contact stated their daughter was driving at 55 mph, when the driver was approaching an intersection at a red light the driver depressed on the brake pedal and the brake pedal went straight to the floor and the vehicle could not stop causing the vehicle to…
Other Mercury Sable years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 61 | 1 |
| 2006 Sable | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Sable | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 Sable | 52 | 1 |
| 2003 Sable | 201 | 3 |
| 2002 Sable | 440 | 3 |
| 2001 Sable | 430 | 8 |
| 2000 Sable | 464 | 7 |
| 1999 Sable | 258 | 5 |
| 1998 Sable | 190 | 2 |
| 1997 Sable | 228 | 3 |
| 1996 Sable | 304 | 5 |
| 1995 Sable | 350 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Sable?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercury Sable?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.