3.0
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 47,072 miles
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After being parked for approximately 2 months over the winter, I went to inspect the Sable, and found a flat tire ( front passenger side), upon further inspection, I found that the coil spring had fractured, shot downward, and punctured the inner sidewall of the tire. The coil is not significantly rusted, and retains almost all of the original protective coating to prevent rust. On a ten year old car, I would think this is normal wear, but I remember that my 2000 Sable was recalled for the exact same problem, as was the 2001 model, and I have now found over 200 reports of the same problem in the 2003 Sable, and would like to know why a recall was never issued for this model.
- Nahant, MA, USA
While driving 12-15 mph left front wheel disconnected from the vehicle. Dealer was not notified.
- Ballwin, MO, USA
- Kettering, OH, USA