1994 Mercury Sable Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 387 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Mercury Sable, 3% of the 387 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The key insert does not align, have had 2 transmissions in 5 years. (I know to check my fluids) new engine, & the paint is awful. Engine, motor, gas, gasps and jerks with me. Have had motor mounts replaced, nothing helps. Heater coil(?) went out, I have no heat now. We had to bypass. The rest I have not been able to afford to repair. I hate this car. I am worried everytime I get in it that my mother and I are not going to get home. I have had the car towed so many times, the man who does the towing knows me and my car on sight. I will not go more than 30 miles fromt he house. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070159, filed 2004-01“I have had the power steering pumps and hoses replaced two times, this has costed me over 600.00 dollars and it is still leaking fluid on my exhaust causing my car to smoke.”
NHTSA complaint #736989, filed 2000-11“Consumer had transmission serviced at 31,000 miles. 9 months later, consumer was backing car out of garage and couldn't shift gears. Took vehicle to dealer, and she was told that vehicle needed a new transmission. A/c main line failed. Radiator failed. Rack and pinion steering failed.”
NHTSA complaint #870462, filed 2000-09“Compressor lock up,broke surpentine belt,wrap around damper damaged oil seal &damper broke or crack A/C lines. Replaced A/C compressor A/C muffler assy & o rings & evac & recharge system....rear passenger door, replaced window motor , passenger door , replaced window motor & switch. Steering hangs up or gets stuck,makes wining noise, front end rattles,pops &makes cracking noise,rear axle sounds like its going to fall out,worse car I've ever owned!”
NHTSA complaint #734752, filed 2000-10“While driving with the air conditioner on the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced a belt 6x. Dealer cannot determine problem. Also, rack and pinion steering broke, causing loss of vehicle control. Cause unknown. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #826792, filed 1998-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 26% |
| 2005 | 7 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 33 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 19 | 8% |
| 1996 | 36 | 12% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 26 | 4% |
| 1992 | 28 | 8% |
| 1991 | 27 | 12% |
| 1990 | 24 | 14% |
| 1989 | 22 | 9% |
| 1988 | 23 | 18% |
| 1987 | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mercury Sable
142 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsAir bags
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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