With 0 recalls and 20 complaints, the 2009 Mercury Sable rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2009 Mercury Sable's biggest weak point? SUSPENSION. It leads 20 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Suspension3

02Vehicle Speed Control3

03Seats2

04Engine2

05Power Train2

20 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mercury Sable Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined

17-18city

24-28hwy

$3,200-$3,550/yr

Fuel economy for the 2009 Mercury Sable ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Sable FWD - Automatic 6-spd

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city28 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Sable AWD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2009 Mercury Sable

18States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Missouri (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 17 other states nationwide.

MOMissouri

312%

MNMinnesota

28%

FLFlorida

28%

WAWashington

28%

PAPennsylvania

28%

MIMichigan

28%

DEDelaware

14%

TXTexas

14%

ILIllinois

14%

INIndiana

14%

NCNorth Carolina

14%

NDNorth Dakota

14%

NENebraska

14%

WIWisconsin

14%

GAGeorgia

14%

OROregon

14%

COColorado

14%

DCWashington DC

14%

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2009.

2009 Mercury Sable Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2009 Mercury Sable a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2009 Mercury Sable. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2009 Mercury Sable?

You'll get between 19 and 21 MPG combined from the 2009 Mercury Sable, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2009 Mercury Sable?

SUSPENSION problems top the list with 20 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.