2007 Mercury Milan Problems

Severe Issues

Shopping for a used 2007 Mercury Milan? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 434 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Airbag Malfunctions the most reported area.

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Before you buy

This 2007 Mercury Milan has 434 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.

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434
Complaints
17
Crashes
5
Fires
9
Injuries
β€”
Fatalities
5
Recalls

2007 Mercury Milan Fuel Economy

βœ“ EPA Official Data

EPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2007 Mercury Milan trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.

20
MPG City
17–20 range
29
MPG Hwy
24–29 range
23
MPG Combined
19–23 range
386
g COβ‚‚/mile
Regular Gasoline
⚠️Costs $2,250 more than avg vehicle over 5 years

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.

2007 Mercury Milan Safety Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Program

Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.

Overall

Not Rated

9.2% rollover risk

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

5/5

9.2% probability

β—‹Stability Control: Noβ—‹Forward Collision Warning: Noβ—‹Lane Departure Warning: No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.

Quick Answer

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Mercury Milan has 434 owner complaints, 17 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Airbag Malfunctions. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.

2007 Mercury Milan β€” key reliability facts
Make
Mercury
Model
Milan
Model year
2007
NHTSA owner complaints
434
Crash-related complaints
17
Safety recall campaigns
5
Top reported component
Airbag Malfunctions
Reliability signal
Severe Issues
EPA MPG combined
23
EPA MPG city / highway
20 / 29
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
NHTSA rollover rating
5/5 stars
Electronic stability control
No

Common problems

Most common 2007 Mercury Milan problems

Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.

#1
232
complaints

Airbag Malfunctions

Crash-related:8
Injuries:7
#2
127
complaints

Brake System

Crash-related:6
#3
22
complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Brake System, Transmission / Drivetrain. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.

Buyer verdict

Should you buy a used 2007 Mercury Milan?

The 2007 Mercury Milan shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.

Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.

Pre-purchase

What to check before buying a used 2007 Mercury Milan

Inspection Focus

  • Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially related to airbag systems.
  • Request service records for airbag and brake system repairs.
  • Have a mechanic inspect the airbag system and brakes before purchase.
  • Check for any history of unintended acceleration or transmission problems.

Before You Close the Deal

  • Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially related to airbag systems.
  • Request service records for airbag and brake system repairs.
  • Have a mechanic inspect the airbag system and brakes before purchase.
  • Check for any history of unintended acceleration or transmission problems.

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Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.

Before buying a used 2007 Mercury Milan, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.

AI verdict

What the complaint data suggests

Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology

Based on 434 NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Mercury Milan, the data suggests a high concentration of airbag malfunctions and brake system issues. There are 5 recalls and 17 crash-related complaints, but the confidence level is low due to the limited dataset covering only one model year.

Key Findings
  • Airbag Malfunctions account for 232 complaints, the highest among all components.
  • Brake System issues total 127 complaints, the second most reported.
  • Transmission/Drivetrain, Unintended Acceleration, and Engine Problems each have around 18-22 complaints.
Top Concerns
  • Airbag Malfunctions
  • Brake System
  • Transmission/Drivetrain
Data note: NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted and do not confirm a manufacturing defect. Data covers only one model year (2007), limiting generalizability. Confidence level is Low, so findings should be interpreted cautiously.

Full breakdown

All 2007 Mercury Milan complaints by category

Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Mercury Milan. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Airbag Malfunctions2328β€”β€”
Brake System1276β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain22β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration1841β€”
Engine Problems1822β€”
Structural Problems171β€”β€”
Hydraulic14β€”β€”β€”
Electrical Faults14β€”1β€”
Uncategorized Issues11β€”β€”β€”
Tire Issues10β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues8β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System6β€”β€”β€”
Fuel System4β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline4β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects311β€”
Wheel Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures2β€”1β€”
Visibility2β€”β€”β€”
Equipment2β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper1β€”β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Child Seat1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

In their words

Real owner complaints

Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Mercury Milan. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

Showing 400 most recent complaints of 434 total. View all on NHTSA

Brake SystemJun 20, 2023

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that she became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the braking system was flushed with DOT 4 fluid, and a new brake f…

Unintended AccelerationMay 6, 2023

The wrench light came on in the car and my OBD sensor will not pick up a code on what it could be. I was driving it yesterday to merge onto a highway when suddenly I couldn’t pass 15 mph and was stuck witch cars beeping and zooming around me. I had to shut the car off wait and tu…

Brake SystemFeb 9, 2023

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact …

Brake SystemDec 29, 2022

Brake pedal going almost to the floor once, then later did so again and almost didn’t stop, almost crashed.

Brake SystemDec 29, 2022

Brakes going to the floor twice, almost unable to stop the second time - almost crashed. This vehicle’s brakes were recalled per Ford. Cleveland Ford dealer in Cleveland TN agreed to fix it, then changed their minds a couple days later and said they weren’t required to fix it b…

Brake SystemNov 18, 2022

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had …

Brake SystemSep 28, 2022

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway, the contact depressed the brake pedal because of an oncoming vehicle however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact pumped the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped in the middl…

Airbag MalfunctionsSep 16, 2022

I am here to report a complaint as to Lasco Ford Lasco Ford on 2525 Owen Road Fenton, MI 48430 holding my daughter's vehicle for several days to fix 2 recalls. She is 19 and they seem to be trying to take advantage of her in telling her other things that need repair rather than …

Uncategorized IssuesApr 30, 2022

Rear windshield tint has hundreds of bubbles, making it impossible to see especially when dark. Theres been many instances where I have not been able to use my car when it’s dark because of the danger. And if it’s raining, I have absolutely no visibility. There’s no words to accu…

Airbag MalfunctionsMar 16, 2022

I was sent an IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL April 2021. The problem has never been fixed, and it's been almost a year since it was issued, and no parts are in to fix it?

Brake SystemAug 21, 2021

We got the recall letter for the 19S54 anti brake Hydrolic Control Unit. We took my 2007 Milan and they did the text and replaced the cap for the brake fluid. They did the test and said it past on June 26, 2021. On July 2, 2021 I had no brakes. I had it towed to the ford dealer …

Brake SystemAug 12, 2021

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available…

Uncategorized IssuesAug 4, 2021

The car will lose speed and I have to try to get off the highway with out being slammed by other vehicles it is extremely dangerous and I have seen lots of people are having the same problem PLEASE FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE WE GET KILLED

Airbag MalfunctionsJul 15, 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amo…

Brake SystemJul 12, 2021

The contact's wife owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact initially received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact then received a notice that the parts were available…

Brake SystemJun 28, 2021

The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and had the vehicle serviced at a local dealer. Upon picking up the vehicle, the contact stated while stopping the vehicle, the brake pedal tra…

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 28, 2021

TWO RECALLS ONE ON DRIVERS AIR BAG. AN ONE ON THE BRAKES! DON'T WANT TO DRIVE BECAUSE LAST TIME THEY TOLD ME TO PARK IT ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. RECALL IS FOR THE SAME INJURY OR DEATH! BRAKES R HAVING TO PUSH ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR SOMETIMES TO STOP. AFRAID IT WILL ONE TIME NO…

Electrical FaultsApr 28, 2021

ISSUE WITH DRIVER SEAT POWER SWITCH/MOTOR. DRIVER SEAT ONLY MOVES BACK NOT FORWARD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REACH PEDALS.

Brake SystemApr 27, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MILAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE C…

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 23, 2021

FORD JUST NOTIFIED ME THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 21S12 / NHTSA RECALL 21V-158 FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. THE ANSWER TO "WHAT IS THE RISK?" IS: "IF AN AIRBAG INFLATOR EXPLODES, SHARP METAL FRAGMENTS COULD STRIKE THE DRIVER OR OTHER OCCUPANTS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Mercury Milan.

Safety recalls

2007 Mercury Milan recalls

5 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Mercury Milan. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.

Safety recall

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

#21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEOct 3, 2021
Safety recall

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

#19V904000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE18/12/2019
Safety recall

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

#17V024000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEOct 1, 2017
Safety recall

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

#16V384000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE31/05/2016
Safety recall

EQUIPMENT

#14E028000EQUIPMENT29/05/2014

Across model years

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Questions

2007 Mercury Milan buying FAQ

Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.

Is the 2007 Mercury Milan reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 434 owner complaints, 17 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2007 Mercury Milan shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercury Milan?β–Ύ

#1: Airbag Malfunctions (232 complaints). #2: Brake System (127 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (22 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Mercury Milan?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2007 Mercury Milan?β–Ύ

Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Mercury Milan, NHTSA complaints include 17 crash-related reports and 5 fire reports out of 434 total complaints. 9 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2007 Mercury Milan have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Mercury Milan. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.

Should I buy a 2007 Mercury Milan?β–Ύ

The 2007 Mercury Milan shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Mercury Milan reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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