Mercury Milan Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Mercury Milan model year (2006–2011) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Mercury Milan Years to Avoid
7 recalls · 709 complaints
14 reported injuries
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 758
2 recalls · 284 complaints
8 reported injuries
2 reported deaths
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 316
2 recalls · 272 complaints
8 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 294
Best Mercury Milan Years to Buy
2 recalls · 107 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 117
3 recalls · 135 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 156
4 recalls · 148 complaints
Main area: STEERING
Problem score: 160
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Mercury Milan — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 148 | — | — | 160 | Good |
| 2010 | 7 | 709 | 14 | — | 758 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 3 | 135 | 6 | — | 156 | Good |
| 2008 | 2 | 284 | 8 | 2 | 316 | Caution |
| 2007 | 2 | 272 | 8 | — | 294 | Caution |
| 2006 | 2 | 107 | 2 | — | 117 | Good |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Mercury Milan Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Milan models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Milan should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2010 Mercury Milan if possible. It has 7 recalls, 709 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 758 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Milan to buy?+
The 2006 Mercury Milan is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 117. It has only 2 recalls and 107 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Milan has the fewest problems?+
The 2006, 2009, 2011 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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