2010 Mercury Milan Steering Problems
Owners have filed 248 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2010 Mercury Milan, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 95,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering assist” (25% of reports).
- 248steering complaints
- 95,000median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering assist: mentioned in 63 of 248 complaints (25%)
- Service power: mentioned in 52 of 248 complaints (21%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 21 of 248 complaints (8%)
- Advance trac: mentioned in 16 of 248 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2010 Mercury Milan at $2,550, and half of them between $2,450 and $2,800.
Based on 25 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 196 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 248 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 7 an injury.
Mercury Milan steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Milan | 76 | 40% | 100,200 |
| 2010 Milan | 248 | 25% | 95,000 |
| 2008 Milan | 5 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2007 Milan | 3 | 1% | 102,000 |
| 2006 Milan | 3 | 1% | 82,200 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2010 Mercury Milan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving my 2010 Mercury Milan, the steering suddenly went out, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control. I almost hit another car because I could not steer properly. This was a serious safety concern, and I believe the steering issue needs to be investigated immediately.
While driving at low speed performing a turn in a residential area, the vehicle suddenly displayed a âSteering Assist Faultâ warning message and the steering wheel became completely locked with essentially no movement possible. I attempted to turn the wheel with extreme force but it would…
I was driving on the freeway and the steering began to stiffen. I got to my destination and decided to check the tires for any ice or snow, thinking that might be why it was difficult to drive but there was no buildup. I made it home and parked the car. The next day, I can't even turn the steering…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Mercury Milans have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 248 owner complaints about steering for the 2010 Mercury Milan (25% of the 1,003 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Mercury Milan steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 95,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2010 Mercury Milan?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,550 (half paid between $2,450 and $2,800), from 25 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2010 Mercury Milan?
The most frequent phrase is “steering assist”, in 63 of 248 complaints, followed by “service power” (52).
Other 2010 Mercury Milan problems
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (178)
- Engine problems (159)
- Power Train problems (149)
- Exterior Lighting problems (135)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (109)
- Air Bags problems (106)
- Electrical System problems (105)
- Service Brakes problems (93)
See all 2010 Mercury Milan problems or steering problems across all Milan years.