Mercury Milan vs Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is more fuel-efficient at 30 MPG combined, against 27 MPG for the Mercury Milan. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Mercury Milan | Toyota Corolla | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,434 | 1,582 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 55 and 3 | 217 and 16 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 56,000 miles | 6,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 17 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 30 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 34 | 26 and 35 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $2,250 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,434 complaints for the Mercury Milan and 1,582 for the Toyota Corolla. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the Mercury Milan, 17 for the Toyota Corolla.