Does the 2005 Mercury Sable have engine problems?

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Mercury Sable, 54% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.

Which Mercury Sable year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Mercury Sable has the most engine complaints (45), compared with 45 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Mercury Sable?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mercury Sable is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Mercury Sable Engine Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Mercury Sable, 54% of all 83 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 4 Sable model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 45; 54% of 83
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Mercury Sable engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2007, latest Sep 14, 2023.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to Sep 2023; peak Mar 2012 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Mercury Sable

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sable model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200545 (54%)
20061 (100%)
200814 (23%)
20099 (45%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mercury Sable have engine problems?: NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Mercury Sable, 54% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Mercury Sable year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Mercury Sable has the most engine complaints (45), compared with 45 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Mercury Sable?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mercury Sable is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.