2006 Mercury Milan vs 2006 Toyota Prius
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 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 214 | 1,439 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 210 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 82 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Milan | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 941 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 152 |
| Air Bags | 128 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 94 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 84 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 73 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 45 |
| Power Train | 21 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 10 |
| Stalling | 6 | 51 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 41 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 30 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2006 Mercury Milan
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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.