Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Mercury Milan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Mercury Milan has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 214 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V904000 ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E028000 Driver Side Accessory Floor Mat may Trap Pedal NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 128 complaints
- Structure 23 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Service Brakes 13 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
Of the 214 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 214 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Mercury Milan has an average reliability rating. The vehicle exhibits moderate issues with airbag recalls and has 214 complaints logged, mostly related to airbags and structure. Recall campaigns address critical safety components, which raises some concerns. However, the relatively low number of complaints about the powertrain, brakes, and engine suggests these systems are fairly reliable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Structure | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Replace wiper blades
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual braking feel
- Transmission hesitation
- Structural noises
- Sudden acceleration issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Mercury Milan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.