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Mercury Milan Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns across the Mercury Milan, 2006–2011. Owners have filed 2,518 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 6 model years with settled counts, the 2010 drew the most (1,002) and the 2011 the fewest (191).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls13campaignsCovering 2006–2011 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints2,518filedOwner reports across 6 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Crash tests4★overall★★★★☆2011 model, latest ratedSource: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy26mpg combined2011 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Mercury Milan complaints by model year

2,518 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2011 · 191 complaints
  • 2006 · 214 complaints
  • 2009 · 226 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2010 · 1,002 complaints
  • 2008 · 451 complaints
  • 2007 · 434 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2006–2011. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Mercury Milan owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component200620072008200920102011
Air bags 1282322118510617
Service brakes 1612719811510712
Steering 335024776
Vehicle speed control 1018191017822
Power train 212217414831
Engine 81312515922
Exterior lighting 103013529
Electrical system 7146310417

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Mercury Milan recalls (13)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Milan model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Mercury Milan
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
21V158000Mar 10, 2021Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode2006–201135.2%
21V081000Feb 16, 2021Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2009, 2010, 201142.8%
19V904000Dec 18, 2019ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event2006–201031.7%
19V001000Jan 7, 2019Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2010, 201172.6%
18V775000Nov 1, 2018Air Bag may not Fully Inflate during Deployment2010100%
18V046000Jan 11, 2018Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2009, 201029.9%
17V024000Jan 10, 2017Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture2006–200922.2%
16V384000May 31, 2016Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture2006–201124.6%
15V793000Nov 24, 2015Fuel Tank May Crack2010, 201165.8%
15V340000Jun 2, 2015Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist201169.4%
11V574000Dec 7, 2011FRACTURE WHEEL STUDS2010, 2011—
10V222000May 24, 2010PARK ROD GUIDE RETENSION PIN2010—
10V161000Apr 20, 2010FRONT DRIVER & PASSENGER SEATS MANUAL RECLINERS2010—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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All 13 Mercury Milan recalls by model year →

Crash-test stars by model year

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the Mercury Milan (most-tested body style each year)
Model yearOverallFrontalSideRolloverTested as
2011★★★★☆3★4★4★4 dr fwd

Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy by model year

200621–24 mpg
200719–23 mpg
200820–23 mpg
200920–23 mpg
201021–27 mpg
201120–26 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2011 Mercury Milan report191 complaints · 7 campaigns →2010 Mercury Milan report1,002 complaints · 11 campaigns →2009 Mercury Milan report226 complaints · 6 campaigns →Every Mercury modelMercury models →

Mercury Milan FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercury Milan had?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mercury Milan model year from 2006 to 2011. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Mercury Milan year has the most complaints?

Among the last 6 model years with settled counts, the 2010 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1,002) and the 2011 the fewest (191). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Mercury Milan problems?

Across the 2006–2011 model years, owners most often name the air bags, service brakes, steering in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Mercury Milan get?

EPA rates the 2011 Mercury Milan at 20 to 26 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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