I've had plenty of Mercury in the bay over the years, and the brake complaints on these don't surprise me. 621 on the NHTSA record across 19 model-year entries (2005–2011) is not a fluke. The 2008 Mercury Milan leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 41 crash reports and 8 injuries on the record. Severity is real, not theoretical. Repair cost runs around $450 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Across the 463 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 93,346 miles. Pulsing, grinding, soft pedal — none of those should sit more than a week. Brake problems compound fast on a vehicle already on the list.
ProblemsByVin MERCURY / BRAKES
19 model-year entries · 2005–2011
Mercury brakes problems
621 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Mercury vehicles for brakes issues. See brakes across all makes →
Complaints
621
Recalls
0
Year-models
19
Avg fix
$450
41crashes
8injuries
Worst-affected Mercury model-years for brakes Top 19 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
2008 Mercury Milan
178 complaints · ~$450 severe
2007 Mercury Milan
113 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2009 Mercury Milan
109 complaints · ~$450 severe
2010 Mercury Milan
87 complaints · ~$450 severe
2008 Mercury Mariner
30 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2005 Mercury Montego
17 complaints · ~$450 severe
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
14 complaints · ~$450 severe
2006 Mercury Milan
13 complaints · ~$450 severe
2009 Mercury Mariner
11 complaints · ~$450 severe
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
8 complaints · ~$450 severe
2011 Mercury Milan
6 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
6 complaints · ~$450 severe
2006 Mercury Mariner
6 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2010 Mercury Mariner
5 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis
4 complaints · ~$450 severe
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis
4 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2006 Mercury Montego
4 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2006 Mercury Monterey
3 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2005 Mercury Mountaineer
3 complaints · ~$450 severe
Common questions
How many Mercury brakes complaints are on file with NHTSA?
621 complaints across 19 model-year entries from 2005 to 2011. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Mercury.
Which Mercury model has the most brakes complaints?
The 2008 Mercury Milan leads with 178 complaints in this category. Next: 2007 Milan (113) and 2009 Milan (109).
What does it cost to fix Mercury brakes problems?
Independent shops average $450 for brakes 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 brakes recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover brakes issues on Mercury vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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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.