CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Mercury Sable has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (16 reports).
2008 Mercury Sable recalls
Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash
The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash.
Most common 2008 Mercury Sable problems
Problem areas named in the 61 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 16 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
What owners report
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. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. The contact stated that there were two impacts to the vehicle during the crash. The first impact was on the front passenger's side of the vehicle, in which the front passenger's side door and rear door were crushed. The contact stated that the second impact was when the vehicle drove through a fence and crashed into a house and the cement porch. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was deemed
Car wheels rusted out
On April 12 I exited my drive onto the 55 mph highway in front of my house when suddenly the car began to shudder. I jammed the gas to get up to speed to prevent oncoming cars from hitting me which made the problem much worse. It was violently shuddering and wouldnât accelerate. I took my foot off the gas which stopped the shaking. I gassed it slowly and I could accelerate to speed much slower than I would have liked. It wasnât smooth. One half mile later it suddenly and violently began again. Taking my foot off the gas it smoothed out and I could accelerate again. I changed plans and went to the service garage to see what the problem was. It seems the problem is a known issue that hasnâ
Not sure, but it sounds like the springs. The air condition makes a stumping noise when I turn it on.
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Sable. The contact stated their daughter was driving at 55 mph, when the driver was approaching an intersection at a red light the driver depressed on the brake pedal and the brake pedal went straight to the floor and the vehicle could not stop causing the vehicle to hit the vehicle in front of them in the rear. The air bags did not deploy. The driver does not remember if there was any warning light illuminated on the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the front bumper and pushed in the front grill and hit the radiator of the vehicle. There were no injuries reported. A police report was filed. The contact was a former mechanic and inspected the vehicle but co
2008 Mercury Sable questions
Does the 2008 Mercury Sable have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Mercury Sable: Driver Front Airbag May Not Inflate Properly in Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Sable?
Based on 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (16), Power Train (11), Electrical System (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Mercury Sable has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.