2006 Mercury Milan vs 2006 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Mercury Milan | 2006 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 214 | 824 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 79 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,000 mi | 91,675 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Milan | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 23 | 221 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 189 |
| Engine | 8 | 166 |
| Air Bags | 128 | 43 |
| Power Train | 21 | 79 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 72 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 72 |
| Stalling | 6 | 123 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 202 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 59 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 28 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
2006 Mercury Milan
2006 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.