2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 12, 2025 · 59 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Milan Hybrid years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. The most reported problem area is steering (16 complaints, 27%), typically at around 99,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering16 · ~99,000 mi
Air Bags9 · ~45,000 mi
Electrical System9 · ~60,000 mi
Power Train8 · ~72,500 mi
Engine6 · ~80,700 mi
Fuel/propulsion System6 · ~75,000 mi
Exterior Lighting5 · ~40,693 mi
Service Brakes4 · ~84,430 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)3 · ~43,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3 · ~114,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering1627%99,000——
Air Bags915%45,000——
Electrical System915%60,000——
Power Train814%72,500——
Engine610%80,700——
Fuel/propulsion System610%75,000——
Exterior Lighting58%40,693——
Service Brakes47%84,430——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)35%43,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic35%114,000——
Hybrid Propulsion System23%43,000——
Unknown or Other23%97,000——
Vehicle Speed Control23%71,250——
Latches/locks/linkages12%115,000——
Seats12%97,000——
Service Brakes, Air12%139,000——
Structure12%77,360——
Traction Control System12%139,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 15 complaints
2014: 112014112015: 102015102016: 5201652017: 152017152018: 8201882019: 4201942020: 1202012021: 2202122022: 1202212023: 1202312025: 120251

n = 59 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact's mother owns a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. The contact stated that while his mother was attempting to stop, the brake pedal was depressed but went to the floorboard, and the vehicle responded slowly. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 12, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11680092

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and failed to operate as designed. The contact activated the parking brake and continually pumped the brake pedal, and the vehicle was able to come…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 14, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11538300

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. The contact stated that after driving approximately 20 MPH and coming to a stop, excessive force was required to apply the brake pedal. The contact stated that the ABS warning light, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The…

Service Brakes, Air · received Sep 27, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11486715

The contact owns a 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to immediately respond. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and upon…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 3, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11431678

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercury milan. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended. The contact stated that failure occurred intermittently at various speeds, sometimes without warning. The vehicle was…

Service Brakes · received Apr 23, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11413549

Other Mercury Milan Hybrid years

YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid?

Owners most often report steering, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 16 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Milan Hybrid model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.