DecodedCarsMercury Sable
3 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Large Cars, Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 20–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (21)
The 2009 Sable in brief
The 2009 Mercury Sable is a large car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway), 15% better than the 2009 large car average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Mercury Sable has 3 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009, classed as Large Cars, Midsize Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (11), engine (9), vehicle speed control (9).
2008 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 45 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Sable compares
The 2005 Mercury Sable is a midsize car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 3% worse than the 2005 midsize car average of 20.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
2009 Sable pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 21 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2009 large car (18.3 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints6 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 70 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Sable changes by model year
- 2008
- Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- Best combined MPG up from 20 to 22
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2009 Sable
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | 23 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 19 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 Toyota Avalon | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2009 Hyundai Genesis | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercury. How we calculate this →