2003 Mercury Sable vs 2004 Mercury Sable
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Mercury Sable | 2004 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 201 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 66 | 53 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Sable | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 15 |
| Power Train | 30 | 12 |
| Structure | 20 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 2 |
| Visibility | 18 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2003 Mercury Sable
2004 Mercury Sable
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.