2003 Mercury Sable suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 51 complaints for the 2003 Mercury Sable, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 45 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 | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt: the contact stated had a problem with the right side rear of the car bottoming out when he hitting a bump or pothole. The right rear tire rubs the fender well. Took the vehicle to the dealer four times to try to have this repaired. Nothing has been done to correct the problem. Now, the contact thinks that the vehicle may have been tampered with before he took ownership of the car.
2003 mercury sable ls 4 door sedan front coil spring snapped and punctured front winter tread tire while setting in my driveway. Location pennsylvania during winter.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Mercury Sable
- Cruise control 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints