How common are brake complaints on the 2011 Mercury Milan?

NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Milan, which is 8% of the 191 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Mercury Milan?

No recalls are listed for this brake complaint pattern in NHTSA data.

At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2011 Milan?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 80,000 miles.

What kind of brake problems do owners report most on the 2011 Milan?

Owners most often describe failed or flickering LED brake light assemblies and a spongy brake pedal with increased travel, sometimes tied to an ABS warning light.

Did the 2011 Milan brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these brake complaints.

2011 Mercury Milan Brakes Problems

NHTSA logged 16 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Mercury Milan, 8% of the 191 total complaints filed for that year. The median mileage at failure was 80,000. No recalls are tied to this brake pattern.

Brakes complaints: 16; 8% of 191 complaints
All complaints this year: 191
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Rear LED brake light assemblies flicker, dim, or stop working entirely and cannot be fixed with a simple bulb swap because the unit is sealed.
Brake pedal travel increases and becomes spongy, with braking distance getting longer even after the master cylinder is replaced.
The ABS warning light illuminates briefly during braking, followed by a lasting change in pedal feel.
Some owners report a power steering assist failure with a dashboard warning message that also gets logged under the brakes category.
One owner noted that a shortage of replacement LED taillight parts made repairs difficult to schedule.

When 2011 Mercury Milan brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 29, 2014, latest May 22, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to May 2025; peak May 2014 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Mercury Milan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Milan model year

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

200616 (7%)
2007127 (29%)
2008201 (45%)
2009116 (51%)
2010132 (13%)
201116 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2011 Mercury Milan?: NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Milan, which is 8% of the 191 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Mercury Milan?: No recalls are listed for this brake complaint pattern in NHTSA data.
At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2011 Milan?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 80,000 miles.
What kind of brake problems do owners report most on the 2011 Milan?: Owners most often describe failed or flickering LED brake light assemblies and a spongy brake pedal with increased travel, sometimes tied to an ABS warning light.
Did the 2011 Milan brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these brake complaints.