1999 Mercury Sable Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Mercury Sable, 7% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 13 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Started from a stopped position and heard a loud bang from under the car. Looked under the car to see if I had hit something.nothing in sight.as I drove home, I noticed the car pulled to the rightand the air bag light blinked. Dealer investigated and stated that I must have hit something very hard because the sub frame assembly and passenger lower control arm were bent. I am the only driver and have never hit anything. Repair charge was $2056.”
NHTSA complaint #755308, filed 2001-12“The contact stated while driving 35mph, the vehicle was involved in a front impact collision and the airbags did not deploy. Although both occupants were wearing seatbelts, the buckle assembly did not lock resulting in forward motion, which caused the occupants to strike the dash panel area. Minor injuries were sustained. The vehicle had moderate damage. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10153231, filed 2006-03, 86,000 miles“The contact stated the cover over the passenger side airbag is separating from the dash. The vehicle has not been in an accident. The dealership was alerted, but the vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #10153812, filed 2006-03, 91,000 miles“Consumer was involved in a 30 MPH side impact collision in which the driver and passenger front airbags failed to deploy. Consumer's vehicle was not equipped with side airbags, however the front airbag sensors should have been triggered because side of vehicle was smashed. Dealer has been contacted. One person was injured in the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #8001626, filed 2002-01“Consumer was traveling at approximately 65 MPH under rainy conditions when vehicle impacted a concrete embankment, sloping concrete under an overpass. Frontal air bags failed to deploy. Dealership has not examined vehicle, and no determination for this defect has been made. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886958, filed 2001-04Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 7% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2001 | 27 | 6% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 17 | 7% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
| 1997 | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 | 15 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 24 | 4% |
| 1992 | 11 | 3% |
| 1991 | 10 | 5% |
| 1990 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercury Sable
48 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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