What Mercury Milan years should I avoid?

NHTSA data points to 2008 and 2010 as the Milan years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 80 and 100, the two highest of the six years covered.

Is there a best year for the Mercury Milan?

No Milan year is flagged as a best year in this dataset; every year carries either an Avoid or Caution verdict.

Why is the 2010 Mercury Milan rated Avoid?

The 2010 model logged 1,002 complaints, the most of any year, with engine problems (29% of complaints, median failure at 49,604 miles) tied to reports of surging and unintended acceleration, plus 40 crashes and 22 injuries.

Does the Mercury Milan have airbag recalls?

Yes. Multiple years, including 2008 and 2010, are covered by Ford's driver-side airbag inflator recall campaign, and 2008 also carries a Do Not Drive airbag recall.

How many total complaints does the Mercury Milan have?

NHTSA lists 2,518 total complaints across the 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, with airbags (31%) and brakes (24%) as the top problem areas overall.

Mercury Milan Best and Worst Years (2006–2011)

2008 and 2010 are the Mercury Milan years to avoid, with 2010 posting the highest complaint index of 100 among 1,002 complaints and 2008 next at a complaint index of 80. No Milan year is flagged as a top pick; all other years carry a Caution verdict due to Do Not Drive recalls.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2008 Avoid 2010Lowest-risk years:Caution 2006 Caution 2009 Caution 2011

Model years: 6; 2006–2011
NHTSA complaints: 2,518
Recall campaigns: 13
Crashes reported: 98
Fires reported: 10
Top problem area: Airbags

Milan Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mercury Milan problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2006	Caution	0	214	6	0	4 !	Airbags	23	—
2007	Caution	60	434	17	5	4 !	Airbags	22	—
2008	Avoid	80	451	22	1	4 !	Airbags	22	—
2009	Caution	40	226	12	1	6 !	Brakes	22	—
2010	Avoid	100	1,002	40	1	11 !	Engine	24.5	—
2011	Caution	20	191	1	2	7 !	Steering	24	4★

Milan years to avoid: what went wrong

2010 Mercury Milan Index 100 · 1,002 complaints · 11 recalls

The 2010 Milan carries the highest complaint index of any year, 100, built on 1,002 complaints, far more than any other model year. Engine problems make up 29% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 49,604, and owners described unintended acceleration and surging while braking or parking. Steering complaints (25%) and electrical issues (21%) followed. NHTSA recorded 40 crashes and 22 injuries tied to 2010 models, along with 11 recall campaigns, three of them Do Not Drive.

2010 engine problems →2010 steering problems →2010 electrical system problems →

2008 Mercury Milan Index 80 · 451 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2008 Milan has a complaint index of 80, the second highest of the six model years, with 451 total complaints. Airbags account for 47% of its complaints and brakes 45%, both with a median failure mileage of 100,000 miles. Owners reported airbags failing to deploy in crashes and brake pedals sinking to the floor during low-speed stops. NHTSA lists four recall campaigns for this year, including two Do Not Drive airbag and brake recalls, plus one crash-linked death recorded for the year.

2008 airbags problems →2008 brakes problems →2008 engine problems →

Most common Mercury Milan problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Airbags779 (31%)
Brakes608 (24%)
Engine422 (17%)
Steering334 (13%)
Electrical System285 (11%)
Transmission & Powertrain243 (10%)
Fuel System180 (7%)
Structure & Body81 (3%)
Other75 (3%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires49 (2%)

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

Frequently asked questions

What Mercury Milan years should I avoid?: NHTSA data points to 2008 and 2010 as the Milan years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 80 and 100, the two highest of the six years covered.
Is there a best year for the Mercury Milan?: No Milan year is flagged as a best year in this dataset; every year carries either an Avoid or Caution verdict.
Why is the 2010 Mercury Milan rated Avoid?: The 2010 model logged 1,002 complaints, the most of any year, with engine problems (29% of complaints, median failure at 49,604 miles) tied to reports of surging and unintended acceleration, plus 40 crashes and 22 injuries.
Does the Mercury Milan have airbag recalls?: Yes. Multiple years, including 2008 and 2010, are covered by Ford's driver-side airbag inflator recall campaign, and 2008 also carries a Do Not Drive airbag recall.
How many total complaints does the Mercury Milan have?: NHTSA lists 2,518 total complaints across the 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, with airbags (31%) and brakes (24%) as the top problem areas overall.