2010 Mercury Milan vs 2010 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Mercury Milan | 2010 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,001 | 163 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 832 |
| Investigations | 6 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–39 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 73,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Milan | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 247 | 13 |
| Engine | 159 | 41 |
| Power Train | 148 | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 178 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 105 | 45 |
| Exterior Lighting | 135 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 109 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 104 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 119 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 100 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 60 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 47 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 40 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 19 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2010 Mercury Milan
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.