DecodedCarsMercury Milan
6 model years from 2006 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2011
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 23–39 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 13 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2010 (598)
The 2011 Milan in brief
The 2011 Mercury Milan is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 38 MPG combined (41 city / 35 highway), 64% better than the 2011 midsize car average of 23.2 MPG, for an estimated $1,750 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Mercury Milan has 6 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2011.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 39 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 39 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (767), service brakes (477), steering (318).
2010 has the most recalls (11); all years together count 13 campaigns and 1,844 owner complaints.
How the 2006 Milan compares
The 2006 Mercury Milan is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.3L 4-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), 17% better than the 2006 midsize car average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.
2011 Milan pros & cons
Full 2011 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 38 MPG combined — 64% better than the average 2011 midsize car (23.2 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Milan changes by model year
- 2010
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl
- Engine dropped: 2.3L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 23 to 39
- 2007
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 38 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 7 | 111 |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 39 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 11 | 598 |
| 2009 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 6 | 201 |
| 2008 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 404 |
| 2007 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 367 |
| 2006 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 163 |
Alternatives to the 2011 Milan
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota Camry | 33 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2011 Toyota Prius | 48 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 32 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 Buick Regal | 24 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf | 73 mi | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercury. How we calculate this →