2009 Mercury Sable problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2009 Mercury Sable get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Mercury Sable at about 20 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).

Q: How much is a 2009 Mercury Sable worth?

Comparable 2009 Mercury Sable listings run roughly $3,000–$9,100, typically around $6,038 (from 8 vehicles).

2009 Mercury Sable at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints20

Combined20 mpg

Typical price$6,038

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2009 Mercury Sable recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Mercury Sable.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2009 Mercury Sable common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Seats

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2009 Mercury Sable MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway26 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,100

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2009 Mercury Sable worth?

Low

$3,000

Typical price

$6,038

High

$9,100

From 8 comparable 2009 Mercury Sable listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Mercury Sable costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,500

Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,350

Total$19,850

Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($6,038) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,703), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.