2008 Mercury Milan vs 2008 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Mercury Milan | 2008 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 451 | 1,497 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 18 | 222 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 152 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,000 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Milan | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 579 |
| Service Brakes | 178 | 145 |
| Air Bags | 211 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 235 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 171 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 156 |
| Structure | 11 | 68 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 77 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 20 | 79 |
| Stalling | 14 | 51 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 58 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
2008 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.