Mercury Milan Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,519 owner complaints and 13 safety recalls on file for the Mercury Milan, across 6 model years (2006–2011). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (1,003). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Mercury Milan years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Milan year: 2010. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 Milan: 1,003 complaints, 11 recalls
- 2008 Milan: 451 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2007 Milan: 434 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 Milan: 191 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2006 Milan: 214 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2009 Milan: 226 complaints, 6 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercury Milan problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 779 | 6 | 29 |
| Service Brakes problems | 506 | 6 | 38 |
| Steering problems | 335 | 5 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 257 | 6 | 16 |
| Power Train problems | 244 | 6 | 2 |
| Engine problems | 219 | 6 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 168 | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical System problems | 152 | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 135 | 6 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 68 | 6 | 3 |
| Structure | 68 | 6 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 45 | 6 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 6 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 21 | 6 | 4 |
| Tires | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Equipment | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Mercury Milan problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2011: steering (76)
- 2010: steering (248) · vehicle speed control (178) · engine (159) · power train (149) · exterior lighting (135) · fuel/propulsion system (109) · air bags (106) · electrical system (105) · service brakes (93)
- 2009: service brakes (99) · air bags (85)
- 2008: air bags (211) · service brakes (178)
- 2007: air bags (232) · service brakes (113)
- 2006: air bags (128)
All Mercury Milan model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Milan | 191 | 7 | 4★ | Steering | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Milan | 1,003 | 11 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Milan | 226 | 6 | — | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Milan | 451 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Milan | 434 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Milan | 214 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercury Milan years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (1,003) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Milan year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercury Milan?
Air Bags, with 779 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercury Milan have?
13 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.