1998 Mercury Sable engine problems
The 1998 Mercury Sable has 20 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
20
Engine complaints
8%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“AUTOMOBILE 1998 MERCURY SABLE ENGINE RPM SURGES FIXED SEVERAL TIMES AT DEALER REPLACING SENSORS AND OTHER PARTS STILL SURGES PERIODICALLY IN 2002 THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE BRAKES DID NOT HOLD COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES BEFORE THE CRASH FOR THE SAME PROBLEM SINCE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1998 Mercury Sable have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 1998 Mercury Sable engine — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.