2008 Mercury Sable Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 4 Sable years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2008 Mercury Sable has 61 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 4 Sable model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is steering (16 complaints, 26% of the total). Complaints report 8 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 61
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 17.5 city / 26 hwy
Top 2008 Mercury Sable problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering16 (26%)
- Engine14 (23%)
- Electrical System11 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (18%)
- Brakes6 (10%)
- Structure & Body6 (10%)
- Airbags4 (7%)
- Other4 (7%)
- Fuel System3 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (5%)
2008 Mercury Sable recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V247000Apr 26, 2016Airbags695 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
Remedy: 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.
2008 Mercury Sable fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other Sable years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Mercury Sable a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Mercury Sable ranks worst among Sable model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 61 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Sable?
- The most reported problem areas are steering (16 complaints), engine (14 complaints), and electrical system (11 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 48,000 miles.
- Does the 2008 Mercury Sable have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Mercury Sable, most recently reported 2016, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Mercury Sable?
- EPA rates the 2008 Mercury Sable at 20.5 MPG combined (17.5 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.