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1999 Mercury Sable airbags problems

17 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 13 crashes reported.

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
7%
crashes
13
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    11
  • Side/window
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k
200k+

Mercury Sable airbags problems in other years

1990199520002008

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Mercury Sable airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · MI

The steering is horible, about 3years ago changed rack appion steering, and just a week ago, put new steering pump on, still.

Filed Apr 27, 2006 · Airbags · 97,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Air bags did not deploy on our 1999 mercury sable [xxx] after an accident. The front of our car hit the side of a mini-van with enough force to tip the mini-van over. Police estimated we were traveling at 30 MPH. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Mar 27, 2006 · Airbags · 91,000 miles · IL

Dt*: 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.

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Airbags, Seat belts · 86,000 miles · LA · crash · 2 injuries

Dt*: 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.

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Airbags · IL · crash

While traveling 40 MPH vehicle was involved in crash. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

Filed Aug 1, 2002 · Airbags · GA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 45 MPH consumer was hit on side of vehicle, knocking vehicle into a pole, and air bags deployed and exploded. Consumer hit steering wheel opposite to air bag.

Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Airbags, Body · KS · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40 MPH, and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak consumer stated that the ash try would not stay inplace due to center cosole failure and was replaced.

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Airbags · IN · crash · 1 injury

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. *ak one person was injured in the accident.

Filed Dec 5, 2001 · Airbags · VA

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.

Filed Apr 27, 2001 · Airbags · AK · crash

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.

Questions about the 1999 Mercury Sable airbags

Does the 1999 Mercury Sable have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the airbags of the 1999 Mercury Sable, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Mercury Sable airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercury Sable airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mercury Sable have bad airbags?

The Mercury Sable model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (33 complaints), 2001 (27 complaints) and 1993 (24 complaints).

Other 1999 Mercury Sable problems

Suspension 48Steering 33Brakes 29Transmission 28Engine 22Visibility 21Seat belts 20Acceleration 16Body 10Fuel system 9Lights 9Electrical 7Tires 5Wheels 4Locks 1Seats 1

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