2008 Mercury Milan vs 2009 Mercury Milan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Mercury Milan | 2009 Mercury Milan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 451 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 18 | 18 |
| Investigations | 5 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 20–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 95,000 mi | 86,409 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Milan | Mercury Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 211 | 85 |
| Service Brakes | 178 | 99 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 10 |
| Power Train | 17 | 4 |
| Engine | 12 | 5 |
| Structure | 11 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 20 | 10 |
| Stalling | 14 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
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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.