YearToAvoid

2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid is the only model year with data, so it cannot be ranked against other years. NHTSA lists 59 complaints, with Steering the top problem area at 27% of complaints, and no recalls on record.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
—/100
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
59
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Top issue
Steering
Best nearby year
—
no alternative with data
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
39
41 city / 36 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering16 (27%)
  2. Electrical System13 (22%)
  3. Brakes11 (19%)
  4. Airbags9 (15%)
  5. Engine8 (14%)
  6. Fuel System8 (14%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain8 (14%)
  8. Structure & Body3 (5%)
  9. Other2 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Power steering fails or disables after a warning light urges service, sometimes leaving the wheel unable to turn once the car is restarted.
  • Electrical system faults trigger a stop-safely warning and sudden loss of power while driving, with the car restarting normally afterward.
  • Sudden loss of engine power at highway speed with an abnormal noise and an unresponsive accelerator pedal has been reported.
  • A wrench indicator appears alongside a hard gear-shift feel and loss of power, with the issue sometimes clearing after the engine is turned off and on.
  • Rear taillight assemblies have malfunctioned, including a case where a fire and smoke occurred between rear car seats after startup.
2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2014Jan 2015Jul 2016Mar 2017Aug 2017Jun 2018Dec 2018Apr 2021
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Aug 2025; peak Jun 2014 (3).

2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
41 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
Combined
39 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,650
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other Milan Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002010
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010No verdict—59039

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA lists 59 complaints for the 2010 Milan Hybrid, with Steering (27%), Electrical System (22%), and Brakes (19%) as the top problem areas. There are no recalls on record for this year.
What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid?
Steering is the top-reported problem area, making up 27% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 99,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid have any recalls?
No, NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid.
How many complaints does NHTSA have on file for the 2010 Milan Hybrid?
NHTSA has 59 complaints on file for the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid, including one fire report and zero crashes or injuries.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2010 Milan Hybrid at 39 mpg combined (41 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,650.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.