2008 Mercury Milan Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Mercury Milan has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 451 complaints with NHTSA, including 22 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (212 reports).

4Recalls
451Owner complaints
22Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Mercury Milan recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards

Recall 21V158Mar 10, 20212,602,668 vehicles affected

The driver's side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.

Brake Valves May Fail to Close, Increasing Stopping Distance

Recall 19V904Dec 18, 2019600,166 vehicles affected

The anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit valves can react with brake fluids that contain certain corrosion-preventive additives.

Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants

Recall 17V024Jan 10, 2017654,695 vehicles affected

The passenger frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture in a crash that deploys the air bag.

Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments

Recall 16V384May 31, 20161,892,343 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture in a crash that deploys the front airbags.

Most common 2008 Mercury Milan problems

Problem areas named in the 451 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags212
Service Brakes178
Vehicle Speed Control19
Service Brakes, Hydraulic18
Power Train17
Engine12
Structure11
Unknown Or Other10
Electrical System6
Wheels5

What owners report

2025-04-16, Service Brakes
08 merc milan abs did not work and brakes failed almost causing major accidents. I used e brake to stop. Brakes went to floor. Been calling for and dealerships for recalls I find out now about abs malfunctioning noone will fix or get back to me. Leaking brake fluid all around abs module now. Dealerships saying they not fixing abs even on recalls. Ford dealership in East rutherford nj.
2025-02-07, Engine
There is a problem with my tourqe converter with 100k miles. My car won't accelerate.
2024-04-25, Tires
P205/60R16
2023-11-27, Service Brakes
The ABS brake function checked out during the recall window on Nov. 2 of 2021. The Ford dealer mechanics purged the brake system with fresh fluid and tested the function. Tested OK. The car was used without issue until recently and now the brake pedal goes down nearly to the floor before the brakes engage. It is shocking at first and once used to that the driver will pump the pedal twice for a firm pedal. A recent visit to a Ford dealer to diagnose the issue revealed that the recall is closed and that there is nothing they can do unless I pay the approximately $1000 to replace the ABS Hydraulic module. My complaint is that Ford customer service wants me to pay for this and then submit the in
2023-04-05, Service Brakes
Brakes are failing even after they have been serviced. Unsafe car to drive

2008 Mercury Milan questions

Does the 2008 Mercury Milan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Mercury Milan: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards; Brake Valves May Fail to Close, Increasing Stopping Distance; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercury Milan?

Based on 451 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (212), Service Brakes (178), Vehicle Speed Control (19).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Mercury Milan has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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