YearToAvoid

2010 Mercury Milan Engine Problems

NHTSA received 291 engine complaints for the 2010 Mercury Milan, 29% of all complaints filed for that year, far higher than any other Milan model year. Median mileage at failure was 49,604 miles, and no related recall is on file.

Engine complaints
291
29% of 1,002 complaints
All complaints this year
1,002
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
49,604 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle accelerates on its own with the brake pedal depressed, sometimes while parking or backing up, leading to a crash.
  • Sudden unintended surges or lurches forward or backward at low speed, including one case while shifting into drive.
  • Loss of power or hesitation at highway speed with a wrench warning light on the dash and no response from the accelerator pedal.
  • Engine stalls without warning, in one case followed by an electrical fire that destroyed the car.
  • Jerking or slipping sensations linked to the powertrain, with the car slowing on its own before regaining function after a restart.

When 2010 Mercury Milan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 7, 2010, latest Aug 19, 2024.

2010 Mercury Milan engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter1022010 Q22013 Q12014 Q22015 Q42017 Q22018 Q32020 Q22023 Q4
291 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2024 Q3; peak 2013 Q3 (102).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Mercury Milan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Milan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200617 (8%)
  2. 200732 (7%)
  3. 200831 (7%)
  4. 200914 (6%)
  5. 2010291 (29%)
  6. 201137 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Mercury Milan?
NHTSA lists 291 engine complaints for the 2010 Milan, which is 29% of the 1,002 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Mercury Milan engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category on the 2010 Milan.
At what mileage do 2010 Milan engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 49,604 miles.
What kind of engine problems do owners report on the 2010 Milan?
Owners report unintended acceleration, sudden loss of power with a wrench warning light, stalling, and jerking or hesitation, with 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries tied to these complaints.
Is the 2010 Milan worse than other years for engine complaints?
Yes. The 2010 model year accounts for 29% of engine complaints in its year-by-year data, well above the 6% to 19% share seen in 2006-2009 and 2011.

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.