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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2007 Mercury Milan Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 434 total for the year
Median mileage
64,126miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Mercury Milan, 2% of the 434 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,126 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The passenger side front door flew open while driving. The door was in locked position and opened while going around a curve in the road. Passenger was wearing seatbelt so no injury occurred. Attempts were made to close door, however it opened under slightest of pressure, even when locked. Door was tied closed with rope and taken to dealership for repair. The latch assembly on the door was found to be broken and replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10336125, filed 2010-06, 63,000 miles

“Driver side door latch broke. Door could not be opened from the inside. This would be a great issue if it happened during a traffic accident. Required replacement of the handle assembly. $65 for the new part.”

NHTSA complaint #10509603, filed 2013-04, 109,657 miles

“Driver's inside door latch broken - no longer can open door from the inside. If in an accident, could not exit vehicle quickly if needed. Materials for the door latch are cheap plastic.”

NHTSA complaint #10468118, filed 2012-07, 65,252 miles

“Front passenger side door latch malfunction. Door would not close. Had to duct tape door to get to destination. One passenger who was seat belted, but still a great safety hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #10445036, filed 2012-01, 138,000 miles

“While driving and going around a turn, exiting a parking lot the passenger side door flew open. After that the door would not latch shut. At this time the door must be held shut while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10425372, filed 2011-09, 38,500 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201030%
200921%
200782%
200684%

Other parts of the 2007 Mercury Milan

Air bags
232 complaints
Brakes
127 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Mercury Milan

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology