YearToAvoid

2009 Mercury Sable Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#3 most-complained of 4 Sable years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2009 Mercury Sable has 20 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #3 highest of 4 Sable model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 45% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 3 injuries.

Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17.5 city / 26 hwy

Top 2009 Mercury Sable problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine9 (45%)
  2. Brakes3 (15%)
  3. Structure & Body3 (15%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (15%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain3 (15%)
  6. Other1 (5%)
  7. Steering1 (5%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
2009 Mercury Sable complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2010Nov 2011Aug 2013Sep 2014Sep 2015May 2017
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Feb 2021; peak Jul 2014 (3).

2009 Mercury Sable recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 Mercury Sable fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17.5 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,250
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.

2009 compared with other Sable years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002005200620082009
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006No verdict010—
2008Avoid10061120.5
2009Good3320020

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Mercury Sable a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Mercury Sable ranks #3 of 4 among Sable model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 20 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercury Sable?
The most reported problem areas are engine (9 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), and structure & body (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 34,450 miles.
Does the 2009 Mercury Sable have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Mercury Sable in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Mercury Sable?
EPA rates the 2009 Mercury Sable at 20 MPG combined (17.5 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.