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1998 Mercury Sable

The 1998 Mercury Sable has 243 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (14%) concerns cruise control. Next are brakes (13%) and suspension (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
243 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Cruise control 14% of complaints
Recalls
2
Fuel economy
18 to 20 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

The 1998 Mercury Sable has 243 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (14%) concerns cruise control. Next are brakes (13%) and suspension (11%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1998 Mercury Sable

Recalls

The 1998 Mercury Sable is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Mercury Sable

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 1998 Mercury Sable. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 20 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 17 city / 26 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Sable