Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Mercury Milan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Mercury Milan has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 451 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 211 complaints
- Service Brakes 178 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
Of the 451 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 451 complaints, owners report 8 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Mercury Milan has a high number of airbag and brake-related recalls and complaints. Frequent issues with critical components like the ABS system suggest reliability concerns, leading to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| Airbag system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Accelerator pedal | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| Brake fluid system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Inspect belt drive every 20,000 miles
- Replace cabin air filter annually
- Coolant system flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag light stays on
- Squealing brakes after service
- Pedal feels soft when braking
- Unexpected acceleration during driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Mercury Milan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.