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ProblemsByVinMERCURY / AIRBAGS
20 model-year entries · 2005–2011
Mercury airbags problems
910 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Mercury vehicles for airbags issues.
27 active recall campaigns. See airbags across all makes →
Complaints
910
Recalls
27
Year-models
20
Avg fix
$1,100
64crashes
3fires
59injuries
1fatality
Editorial perspective by Mark Driver · Founder, ProblemsByVin
I've had plenty of Mercury in the bay over the years, and the airbag complaints on these don't surprise me. 910 on the NHTSA record across 20 model-year entries (2005–2011) is not a fluke. The 2007 Mercury Milan leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 1 fatality report on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Mercury vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $1,100 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 227 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 79,819 miles. Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup before you buy. Takata-era inflators are still being recalled. The dealer fixes them free.
Worst-affected Mercury model-years for airbags Top 20 by complaint volume
How many Mercury airbags complaints are on file with NHTSA?
910 complaints across 20 model-year entries from 2005 to 2011. 27 active recall campaigns cover airbags issues across the Mercury lineup.
Which Mercury model has the most airbags complaints?
The 2007 Mercury Milan leads with 226 complaints in this category. Next: 2008 Milan (204) and 2006 Milan (125).
What does it cost to fix Mercury airbags problems?
Independent shops average $1,100 for airbags repairs across the Mercury lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Mercury airbags recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover airbags issues on Mercury vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Mercury.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.