10.0

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

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problem #6

Mar 182003

Sable

  • miles
The passenger side seat belt retractor would not retract.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #5

Jun 182002

Sable

  • miles
While attempting to install a childs seat, the seat belt would not retract. It stays in the fully extended position.

- Glen Rock, NJ, USA

problem #4

Mar 072001

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
Front passenger side and rear passenger side airbags do not retract properly, causing seat belts to grab or to be too loose. Retractors needed to be replaced.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #3

Nov 012000

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
Dash seatbelt indicator light only goes out after a period of time and the saftey belt does not lock tightly at all times.

- Northwood, NH, USA

problem #2

Nov 032000

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
Driver's side rear passenger seat belt does not retract. Dealer has been contacted.

- Midland City, AL, USA

problem #1

Apr 282000

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
The rear passenger seat seats three--there are two seatbelts with shoulder restraints on each side and a lap restraint in the middle. The buckle on the lap restraint came off when a 7-year old girl was attempting to buckle up. The other two seatbelts will not retract-they are useless.

- Montrose, CA, USA