1998 Mercury Sable Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1998 Mercury Sable, 3% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 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 interior dome light appears and will not go off. The dealer is aware of the problem. The light stayed illuminated since it was broke. As a result, it impaired the consumer's vision and caused an accident. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer sustained head injuries and his pregnant fiance' was went into early labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10046249, filed 2004-01, 60,000 miles“Door ajar light stays even though all doors are shut which causes dome and interior light to stay on. This can result in battery draining. When the door ajar light illuminates, the power window and power door locks fail.”
NHTSA complaint #883906, filed 2001-03“Consumer was complaining about brake problems. When pressing the brake pedal it went down to the floor, and brakes failed. Also, interior light stayed on.”
NHTSA complaint #10063220, filed 2004-03“Engine light would come on & then go off on its own while driving. Door/ dome & floor lights would remain on at same time. Do not go out. Ran down battery. Have taken to dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #878220, filed 2001-01“Intermittently when door is colsed and sometimes while driving interior light will stay on. Dealer has replaced wiring harness; however, problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #885152, filed 2001-04Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mercury Sable
32 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTires
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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