Is the Mercury Milan reliable?

The Mercury Milan has 3,214 NHTSA complaints, or 3619.4 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is AIR BAGS. Source: VinItel

What Mercury Milan years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2010 model year of the Mercury Milan — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2010 model year alone has 1,429 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Mercury Milan?

Among Mercury Milan model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2006 (250 complaints), 2009 (251 complaints), 2011 (257 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Mercury Milan problems?

The most common Mercury Milan problems reported to NHTSA are: AIR BAGS (773 complaints, 3.4% crash rate); SERVICE BRAKES (506 complaints, 7.5% crash rate); STEERING (328 complaints, 4.9% crash rate); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (255 complaints, 6.3% crash rate); POWER TRAIN (232 complaints, 0.4% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Mercury Milan?

Used Mercury Milan buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2006, 2009, 2011. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Mercury Milan Reliability

3,214 NHTSA complaints (2006–2011). Complaint rate: 3619.4 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

5090.1

Complaints

3,214

Crash Rate

4.1%

Fire Rate

0.5%

Injuries

Fatalities

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2010 Mercury Milan (54 crash-related complaints). The 2011 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: AIR BAGS.

Avoid These Years

2010

~1,429/yr complaints · 54 crashes

Average

2007–2008

~514/yr complaints

Better Years

2011

~257/yr complaints

2009

~251/yr complaints

2006

~250/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Mercury Milan — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2010 (1,429)

Common Mercury Milan Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
AIR BAGS	773	3.4%
SERVICE BRAKES	506	7.5%
STEERING	328	4.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	255	6.3%
POWER TRAIN	232	0.4%
ENGINE	219	0.5%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	160	0.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	144	2.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	134	1.5%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	63	3.2%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2006GOOD	—	250	7	—	View →
2007	—	505	22	6	View →
2008	—	522	31	3	View →
2009GOOD	—	251	17	1	View →
2010AVOID	—	1,429	54	3	View →
2011GOOD	—	257	1	3	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Tap any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

See also: Mercury Milanaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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