2002 Mercury Sable suspension problems
The 2002 Mercury Sable has 268 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 50% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
268
Suspension complaints
50%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RUBBING SOUND FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE. HE NOTICED SMOKE AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT…”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 2002 Mercury Sable have?
NHTSA has 268 complaints about the 2002 Mercury Sable suspension — 50% 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.