1997 Mercury Sable suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 17 complaints for the 1997 Mercury Sable, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Consumer has problem with suspension. Vehicle sits so low to the ground that in snow like weather, brakes freeze up, and perform poorly until car is fully warmed up. Consumer now believes that her claims were too hasty and that all low riding cars have this problem, car simply is not suited for country driving conditions.
Broken right front coil spring observed while servicing brake system. Severe clunking sound radiated through vehicle for 3-5 days prior to service.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Mercury Sable
- Transmission 43 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 24 complaints
- Seat belts 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints