Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 26, 201616V247000 | Air bags: frontalAn improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V247000
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Owner complaints by component61
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | 26 |
| Power train | 11 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 18 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 16 |
| Engine | 5 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 8 |
| Air bags | 4 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 7 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Suspension | 3 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 5 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Sable. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact's son was the only occupant in the vehicle during the crash.”
- Structure
“Car wheels rusted out”
- Power train
“On April 12 I exited my drive onto the 55 mph highway in front of my house when suddenly the car began to shudder.”
Other Mercury Sable model years
- 20090 recalls20 complaints
- 20081 recall61 complaints
- 20050 recalls83 complaints
- 20041 recall52 complaints
All years: 2009 · 2008 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Mercury models
- 2008 Milan4 recalls451 complaints
- 2008 Grand Marquis3 recalls80 complaints
- 2008 Mariner3 recalls577 complaints
- 2008 Mountaineer1 recall96 complaints
- 2007 Monterey1 recall7 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2007 Montego1 recall36 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
- 2004 Marquis0 recalls12 complaints
- 2004 Marauder0 recalls27 complaints
2008 Mercury Sable recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercury Sable have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Mercury Sable. The most recent, 16V247000 (reported April 26, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Mercury Sable?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 61 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Mercury Sable?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.