10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #10

Mar 152000

Sable

  • miles
Vehicle started to act sluggish, engine check light came on. Vehicle was not operating properly. Took to dealer who said that it was a multi-function relay switch that caused air pump not function properly.

- Tecumseh, MI, USA

problem #9

Nov 201999

Sable

  • miles
None

- Melrose, MA, USA

problem #8

May 051996

Sable

  • miles
Engine check light comes on intermittently.

- Neldamm, MA, USA

problem #7

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
Intermittently engine check light illuminates while driving. The dealer has inspected vehicle and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.

- Needham, MA, USA

problem #6

Jul 271999

Sable

  • miles
While driving on highway at approx. 65-70 mph noticed engine check light and battery light coming on. Pulled over, turned off vehicle, and looked under hood. Noticed engine coolant overflowing onto ground. Tried to start vehicle, but engine would not start. Vehicle was inspected by dealer, and informed consumer that engine had sucked up the water from the air filter which caused the engine head to crack. Can NHTSA help in this matter, and provide additional information.

- Taunton, MA, USA

problem #5

Mar 221999

Sable

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #4

May 181998

Sable

  • miles
No summary

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #3

Feb 241997

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lower piece of dash cracked and broke off.

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #2

Dec 171996

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Trim panel fell from under tight side dash.

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #1

Jul 011996

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Check engine light failed.

- Three Rive, CA, USA