repaired · 2023 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2006 Mercury MilanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 214 owner complaints about the 2006 Mercury Milan, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-024 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 31, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Sfoskett~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Mercury Milan has problems
214 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
128Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
23Structure1 crash/fire/injury
21Power train
13Service brakes
10Vehicle speed control
8Engine
8Latches/locks/linkages
7Electrical system
5Fuel system, gasoline
2013 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 128 | 3 |
| Structure | 23 | 1 |
| Power train | 21 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 20 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 Mercury Milan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercury.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
84kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 29 air bags complaints. 62% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 45% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
1under 30k miles18under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Milan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Milan median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Mercury Milan safety ratings
2006 Mercury Milan 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Mercury Milan, and the recalls they led to.
- Floor mat interference with acceleratorLed to recall 14E-028
In owners' words
What Milan owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2006 Mercury Milan. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because the contact no longer own the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified several…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MILAN. ONE MONTH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS), THE AIR BAG AND OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO KEITH HAWTHORNE FORD OF BELMONT [PHONE], LOCATED AT 617 N MAIN ST,…
HAD AIR BAG REPLACE APRIL 8 2019 RECALL. BUT AIR BAG ICON STAYS ON. DEALER WHO DID WORK WOULDN'T FIX. SAYING IT'S NOT PART OF RECALL. SO HOW DO I KNOWN THIS NEW AIR BAG WORKING PROPERLY
Own a 2006 Milan?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.