How common are steering complaints on the 2010 Mercury Milan?

NHTSA lists 247 steering complaints for the 2010 Milan, which is 25% of all 1,002 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2010 Mercury Milan?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Milan's steering complaints.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across these steering complaints is 95,000 miles.

Have steering failures caused crashes on the 2010 Milan?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 15 crashes and 13 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2010 Milan.

Do other Milan model years have this many steering complaints?

No. Earlier years like 2006-2008 show only 1% share for steering, while 2010 shows 25% and 2011 shows 40%, far higher than other years.

2010 Mercury Milan Steering Problems

NHTSA logged 247 steering complaints for the 2010 Mercury Milan, 25% of all complaints that year, with 15 crashes and 13 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 95,000. No related recall is listed for this model year.

Steering complaints: 247; 25% of 1,002 complaints
All complaints this year: 1,002
Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 13
Median mileage: 95,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Power steering assist cuts out suddenly during turns or while driving straight, sometimes with a dashboard message reading power steering assist fault or service power steering now.
Steering wheel locks and becomes impossible to turn, occurring both at low speed on side streets and while merging onto highways.
Loss of steering leads to collisions, including hitting curbs, parked cars, or running off the road, in several cases at highway speed.
Some owners report the fault recurring after a dealer reset the computer, with steering failing again weeks or months later.
A vibration in the steering wheel sometimes precedes total loss of steering control.
One owner noted the 2011 Milan received a steering-related recall while the 2010 did not, despite what they described as the same problem.

When 2010 Mercury Milan steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 17, 2012, latest May 18, 2026.

247 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2016 Q3 (15).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Mercury Milan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Milan model year

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

20063 (1%)
20073 (1%)
20085 (1%)
20090 (0%)
2010247 (25%)
201176 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2010 Mercury Milan?: NHTSA lists 247 steering complaints for the 2010 Milan, which is 25% of all 1,002 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2010 Mercury Milan?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Milan's steering complaints.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across these steering complaints is 95,000 miles.
Have steering failures caused crashes on the 2010 Milan?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 15 crashes and 13 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2010 Milan.
Do other Milan model years have this many steering complaints?: No. Earlier years like 2006-2008 show only 1% share for steering, while 2010 shows 25% and 2011 shows 40%, far higher than other years.