2009 Mercury Sable Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sable years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 13th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercury Sable. That ranks 13th out of 14 Sable model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 25%), typically at around 40,665 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 25% | 40,665 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 25% | 29,933 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 15% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 15% | 34,450 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 10% | 75,850 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 22,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 5% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 61,077 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Mercury Sable recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Mercury Sable.
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.
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 bought this car about four months ago. I use the heated driver seat regularly. Sometime back i started to notice that it seemed to get hotter on the left side of the seat and on the right, and the last few weeks it intensified, with the left side getting too hot very quickly so i would simply…
I now have 75,000 miles on the vehicle, but at around the 15,000 mile point the driver's side front strut went out followed by the passenger front strut 4,000 miles later. In total both front struts have been replaced three times (the original and two replacement sets) and the driver's side front…
While cruising on interstate highways, on three occasions, the engine has quit running. The first incident occurred october 12, 2012 with about 18,000 miles on odometer.the second incident occurred during may, 2014 with about 34,000 miles on odometer. The third incident occurred on april 20, 2016…
The trunk door hydraulics failed. This occurred 1 week after the car was a year old in 2010. When opening trunk it comes down on your head. Manufacturer would not replace nor would dealer the hydraulic lifts on the trunk.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury sable. When the contact turned the steering wheel while driving 15 mph, the vehicle felt as if it would stall and an abnormal noise was heard. The traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but could not be diagnosed. The…
Other Mercury Sable years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 Sable | 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 2009 Mercury Sable?
Owners most often report engine, vehicle speed control, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mercury Sable?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.