2002 Mercury Sable Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 239about this part
- Share
- 54%of 440 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,154miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 239 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Mercury Sable, 54% of the 440 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,154 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 2/6/2017 my 2002 Mercury Sable wagon with 63512 miles on it the front spring broke tore the inside of tire apart not sure what else was damaged at this point . My car being in very good condition not your typical n.y rust not a issue this is a very dangerous design defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10949982, filed 2017-02, 63,512 miles“My car was parked in the garage, when I sat down in the seat I hear a loud noise, which was caused by the driver front side coil spring broke and plunged into the tire. Had this had happened while driving it would have most like cause a severe accident. The cost to fix it was higher as it was recommended that both front springs be replaced for safety reasons.”
NHTSA complaint #10510041, filed 2013-04, 88,000 miles“My wife entered our 2002 Mercury Sable wagon to go to work today. As she sat down in the car, the left front tire exploded. When we removed the tire to see what happened, it was apparent that the coil spring in the suspension had broken and a sharp point on the spring punctured the tire. The car was stationary when this occurred, thankfully.”
NHTSA complaint #10402802, filed 2011-05, 123,000 miles“Around 7 months ago july,2010 my wife was attempting to back up her 2002 Mercury Sable and the passenger side front spring broke an went trough the side wall of the tire. Today jan. 2011. I was attempting to back that same car an the driver side spring broke and ruined the tire an busted another part on the steering link. When is something going to be done about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10376982, filed 2011-01, 94,000 miles“As I tried to pull forward from a parking spot, I noticed the vehicle would not hardly move forward, and a very loud groaning noise was present. I could not turn the wheel, and as I tried to back up, I heard a loud pop. Upon further inspection, I noticed that the left front tire had blown, and the left front spring was broken and sticking into the tire on the inside! The spring did not look rusty or excessively dirty.”
NHTSA complaint #10596456, filed 2014-06, 113,230 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 47 | 23% |
| 2002 | 239 | 54% |
| 2001 | 204 | 47% |
| 2000 | 158 | 34% |
| 1999 | 48 | 19% |
| 1998 | 22 | 12% |
| 1997 | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 30 | 9% |
| 1994 | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 | 52 | 8% |
| 1992 | 17 | 5% |
| 1991 | 10 | 5% |
| 1990 | 11 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 2% |
| 1987 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercury Sable
56 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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