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2008 Mercury Milan Air bags Problems

Complaints
211about this part
Share
47%of 451 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 211 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Mercury Milan, 47% of the 451 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“Takaka recall: still waiting for replacement. Brakes: I was taking my granddaughter home and had to stop at a traffic light. My brake pedal went straight to the floor!! My heart was in my throat. Fortunately no-one was in front of me and I was able to stop after pumping many times.my service center said I needed a new ABS system costing $1500.”

NHTSA complaint #11079866, filed 2018-03, 135,000 miles

“I applied my brakes to make a turn on an uneven street and next thing you know I have soft brakes and have to pump my breaks 2 or 3 times to stop. This has been an ongoing problem 2016. How many more complaints are needed before there is a recall on the hcu unit that every one keeps mentioning also...when will the passenger air bags come in for repairs”

NHTSA complaint #10991626, filed 2017-05, 150,000 miles

“Takata recall: I have rcvd numerous recall warnings however when I took my car to my local dealership they said they hadn't yet received replacement airbags! Now I'm receiving a notice that takata has filed for bankruptcy so I should take action! How am I supposed to take action? Why aren't these airbags available so they can be replaced before a problem?”

NHTSA complaint #11047754, filed 2017-11, 99,000 miles

“Takata recall, I have received the notice 2 years ago and yet nothing has been done in order to fix the problem. I am afraid to have someone sitting up front, and when will this be done? How long does it take to get this fixed.? Other cars were done, but not Mercury's, why?? The one portion of the airbag compartment is raised up a little. I m worried a good bump will set it off.”

NHTSA complaint #11100803, filed 2018-06, 120,000 miles

“Takata recall: received a letter in july 2016 for this recall. No movement from ford. They have been contacted twice. Second concern: soft brakes the peddle has too much play and is a concern for stopping distance. Called ford and they stated my vehicle not included even though I am experiencing the problem with my brakes.”

NHTSA complaint #11044261, filed 2017-11, 61,686 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011179%
201010611%
20098538%
200821147%
200723253%
200612860%

Other parts of the 2008 Mercury Milan

Brakes
198 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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