2010 Mercury Milan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1062 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Mercury Milan. The most-reported areas: Steering (264), Vehicle Speed Control (180), Engine (165).
Key takeaways
- 1062 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 40 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 22 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 264 | 25% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 180 | 17% |
| Engine | 165 | 16% |
| Power Train | 157 | 15% |
| Exterior Lighting | 140 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 115 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 115 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 115 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 114 | 11% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 31 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 29 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 29 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mercury Milan 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-10-05
While driving my 2010 Mercury Milan, the steering suddenly went out, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control. I almost hit another car because I could not steer properly. This was a serious safety concern, and I believe the steering issue needs to be investigated immediately.
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-25
The contact owned a 2010 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact stated that the vehicle flipped over and landed on its roof of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact was late...
Steering - filed 2026-05-18
While driving at low speed performing a turn in a residential area, the vehicle suddenly displayed a “Steering Assist Fault” warning message and the steering wheel became completely locked with essentially no movement possible. I attempted to turn the wheel with extreme force but it would barely move, creating a seriou...
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More for the 2010 Mercury Milan
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.