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SteeringPart report

2007 Mercury Milan Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 434 total for the year
Median mileage
102,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Mercury Milan, 1% of the 434 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Pulley bolt has broken off 3 times now within 1500 miles of driving the car.once driving on a city street, another time while sitting at a traffic light and the 3rd while on the highway going around a curve at higher speed. When the bolt breaks, it allows the pulley to be thrown around, and the serpentine belt to come off, resulting in loss of charging system, A/C system, and power steering system. The is a safety concern especially if you are traveling at high speed or turning a corner or going around a curve. …”

NHTSA complaint #11032040, filed 2017-10, 158,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Mercury Milan. The contact stated that while entering a parking space, the power steering failed without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a burning rubber odor when the failure occurred. The steering wheel became increasingly stiff and there was a loud, abnormal noise from the engine. The vehicle then abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to control the vehicle without steering and crashed into a tree. The contact was uninjured. A police report was available. She then attempted to power the vehicle off but to no avail. …”

NHTSA complaint #10378628, filed 2011-01, 53,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20117740%
201024825%
200851%
200731%
200631%

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
Latches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Mercury Milan

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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