What year Mercury Milan should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 and 2010 Mercury Milan have the highest Complaint Index among 6 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2010 model year ranks worst with 1,002 complaints and 11 recalls.

What is the best year for the Mercury Milan?

The 2006 and 2011 Mercury Milan have the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2006 at 214 complaints and 4 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.

What are the most common problems with the Mercury Milan?

Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are airbags (779, 31%), brakes (608, 24%), and engine (422, 17%).

How many recalls does the Mercury Milan have?

NHTSA lists 13 distinct recall campaigns covering Mercury Milan model years 2006–2011. 14 model-years carry a “Do Not Drive” advisory. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.

Mercury Milan Best and Worst Years (2006–2011)

Mercury Milan years to avoid: 2008 and 2010. Best years: 2006 and 2011. Based on 2,518 NHTSA owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns across 6 model years (2006–2011).

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

Avoid 2008 Avoid 2010 Best 2006 Best 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	Best	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	Good	40	226	12	1	6 !	Brakes	22	—
2010	Avoid	100	1,002	40	1	11 !	Engine	24.5	—
2011	Best	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

Owners filed 1,002 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercury Milan, led by engine (291), steering (247), and electrical system (213). NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this year, including a Do Not Drive advisory. Complaints mention 40 crashes and 1 fires.

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

2008 Mercury Milan Index 80 · 451 complaints · 4 recalls

Owners filed 451 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercury Milan, led by airbags (211), brakes (201), and engine (31). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this year, including a Do Not Drive advisory. Complaints mention 22 crashes and 1 fires.

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

Most common Mercury Milan problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

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%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Mercury Milan should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 and 2010 Mercury Milan have the highest Complaint Index among 6 model years and are the years to avoid. The 2010 model year ranks worst with 1,002 complaints and 11 recalls.
What is the best year for the Mercury Milan?: The 2006 and 2011 Mercury Milan have the lowest Complaint Index of the years we track, with the 2006 at 214 complaints and 4 recalls. Complaint counts are adjusted for how long each model year has been on the road.
What are the most common problems with the Mercury Milan?: Across all model years, the most reported problem areas in NHTSA complaints are airbags (779, 31%), brakes (608, 24%), and engine (422, 17%).
How many recalls does the Mercury Milan have?: NHTSA lists 13 distinct recall campaigns covering Mercury Milan model years 2006–2011. 14 model-years carry a “Do Not Drive” advisory. Recalls are repaired free of charge by dealers; check any specific vehicle by VIN before buying.