Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Mercury Milan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Mercury Milan has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,003 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 #21E013000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V081000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V904000 ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V001000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V775000 Air Bag may not Fully Inflate during Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V046000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V793000 Fuel Tank May Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E028000 Driver Side Accessory Floor Mat may Trap Pedal NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V574000 FRACTURE WHEEL STUDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V222000 PARK ROD GUIDE RETENSION PIN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V161000 FRONT DRIVER & PASSENGER SEATS MANUAL RECLINERS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 248 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 178 complaints
- Engine 159 complaints
- Power Train 149 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 135 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 109 complaints
Of the 1,003 complaints on file, 40 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 1,003 complaints, owners report 22 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Mercury Milan has frequent complaints about steering and vehicle speed control, coupled with persistent airbag recalls. These issues reflect a complex reliability problem, necessitating careful consideration for long-term ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| air bags | varies | No reliable estimate | 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 check annually
- Inspect air filter annually
- Coolant flush every 2 years
- Battery inspection yearly
- Transmission fluid replacement every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering pulling or looseness
- Delayed acceleration response
- Engine stalling or rough running
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Airbag warning light on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Mercury Milan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.