2009 Mercury Sable Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint 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.
- Engine9 (45%)
- Brakes3 (15%)
- Structure & Body3 (15%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (15%)
- Other1 (5%)
- Steering1 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
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
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.