1999
Mercury Sable

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$18,540
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  • 4dr Sdn GS Commercial
    Starts at
    $18,540
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn GS
    Starts at
    $18,540
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LS
    Starts at
    $19,640
    20 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn LS Commercial
    Starts at
    $20,740
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn LS
    Starts at
    $20,740
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LS (CA/HI)
    Starts at
    $20,745
    18 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn LS (CA/HI)
    Starts at
    $21,845
    18 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 1999 Mercury Sable base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Consumer reviews

88% of drivers recommend this car
3.9 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 3.9
Performance 3.8
Value 4.1
Exterior 3.7
Reliability 4.0

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  • By Richard from Hazlet New Jersey
    Owns this car
    October 23, 2024

    Several years ago I bought a 2001 Mercury sable from a

    Several years ago I bought a 2001 Mercury sable from a used car dealer, with 39,000 miles on it. It leaks when it rains I've had numerous repairs every time I get something fixed something else goes wrong with it the cooling system rusts it is rusted out big time do not buy!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By T from big bear lake ca
    Owns this car
    October 18, 2020

    It's comfortable reliable and it's a Good sleeper

    It's a good reliable car it's a sleeper car that's very fast it has heavy metal doors it has wood grain luxury has leather bucket seats Brown interior it's a good car very reliable very fast can reach a hundred in like seconds and it's roomy it has a roomy back seat it's a very good car seat very good starter car it's not like any other car it's a good car
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Fens from Watertown,CT
    Owns this car
    May 4, 2019

    For a 20 year old Mercury sable,it's a great vehic

    This car runs beautiful for an old car. It's quiet and it's smooth it can use some work but otherwise this is a great car to own.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Chris from Medford, NY
    Owns this car
    February 8, 2019

    Most reliable car I ever owned.

    This car runs good and doesn't burn a drop of oil. Very reliable transportation. It has a 6 cylinder and it goes. Good car for work.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tyler B from Southgate, MI
    Owns this car
    January 22, 2019

    Great family car!

    Plenty of interior space for a family, massive trunk space, floats down the road, and has classic styling. Whether you have a family or not, I would highly recommend this sedan.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By NeighborsCA from South Daytona, FL
    Used to own this car
    July 30, 2017

    First car I owned.

    It had plenty of space for your legs and groceries. The only thing I did not like was the design of the cup holder, I had many spills because it did not support the cup from tipping over.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Buyeroflemons from Seattle
    Owns this car
    January 10, 2014

    Lemon

    Great comfortable interior and nice looking on the outside too. However do not buy this car its one of the biggest failures in design history. The cooling system is the biggest blunder as far as design and must be flushed every year or blockage will occur. Dozens of sensors that fail around 50k to 100k miles. Trouble shooting a car like this even with a computer scanner is a long nightmare as less than half of the sensors and valves keeping this thing running are not accessible. Read current forums, most of these cars now have no heat, sputter and idle rough. Lowest blue book resale value Ive ever seen. Transmission overhauls before 150k miles- the list goes on and on. Its 2014 and most everyone that bought one of 1995-2004 models still has them sitting in there back yard. Junk yards have so many they don't want them. LEMONS
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Mother of the owner from Alexandria, VA
    Owns this car
    July 24, 2013

    Excellent value!

    I purchased this car for my teenaged son from Kargar Motors and it was such a find! It is a wagon, with lots of space for all his hockey gear. It rides well, gets good mileage, and was very clean and in good condition. The guys at the dealership took great care of us. I couldn't have asked for more.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Penny Pinching Family Man in DC from Washington, DC
    Owns this car
    January 3, 2013

    Simple and Reliable, Not Exciting

    I inherited my '99 Sable LS (24v engine) from my grandmother's estate. It came to me with all of 28,567 miles on it as she only drove to her doctors and to the grocery store. It was driven gently in warm Boca Raton, Florida, but it has taken to the voracious stop-and-go of the DC metro area like a champ. First, the bad. Grandma didn't spring for the CD player, there's no LATCH for the kids' seats, no sun/moonroof, and the fuel gauge is awful. I can be cruising along and then the gauge plummets down to near empty, but when I fill up, I can only add 11 or 12 gallons to the 16 gallon tank. Plus, the styling is pretty spartan and the performance is so-so. The car looks like a throat lozenge, and I'd wager about 8.5 seconds to sixty, so it's at least enough to pass the econo-pods. However, this car is used for commuting and taking the kids short distances (and it's hard to complain a lot about a free car), and that's where the good stuff comes in. This car is simple enough for anyone to work on it, and that means maintenance isn't going to bankrupt me like the Cadillac Catera I used to own that disintegrated on the side of the interstate. Though I think the instrument cluster looks rather banal, there's no learning curve. I could operate the car 100% immediately. The seats are ridiculously comfortable, and the trunk is massive. Cupholders are usable, as are the glove box and console. I see these Sables and Tauruses everywhere driven by people from all walks of life, and that makes me confident I can rely on this car for years to come.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Long Term Driver from Phila, PA
    Owns this car
    May 16, 2012

    Very relaible and comfortable vehicle

    Overall Mercury Sable is a great vehicle. Very comfortable, powerful, and drives smoothly. Relatively, fuel efficient.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ben from Harrisburg,PA
    Owns this car
    May 15, 2011

    Reliable and comfortable

    This car is reliable and is very comfortable. It is also fairly sporty with the v-6 engine. There is also plenty of leg room for both the front and back passengers. The trunk has plenty of space to fit all your bags for vacations. The car looks very sleek and clean with the side skirts and alloy wheels. Last it is an overall reliable and comfortable car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Big Wu from newark
    Owns this car
    April 11, 2011

    Reliable straight forward car

    Purchased used with 76,000 miles from old man. The car was in excelent condition. The car now has 110,000 miles. Very reliable everyday driver. Very roomy. I commute 50 miles perday to work. I am 6'2 300 pounds. You can see everything in the engine bay alternator, waterpump, plugs etc. One quirk. You can't get to the radiator. You install antifreeze via antifreeze reservoir. That reservoir has a tendency to dry rot. Replaced mine twice. If possible opt for the 140hp cast iorn vulcan engine. They are indestructable. The 200hp duratech is much more fragile. She is not fast but she is smooth.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1999 Mercury Sable?

The 1999 Mercury Sable is available in 2 trim levels:

  • GS (2 styles)
  • LS (5 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1999 Mercury Sable?

The 1999 Mercury Sable offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 1999 Mercury Sable reliable?

The 1999 Mercury Sable has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1999 Mercury Sable owners.

Is the 1999 Mercury Sable a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1999 Mercury Sable. 88.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.9 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 3.9
  • Performance: 3.8
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 3.7
  • Reliability: 4.0
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