2008 Lincoln MKZ problems and complaints
Owners have filed 281 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (166), Service Brakes (77), Wheels (32).
Key takeaways
- 281 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 166 | 59% |
| Service Brakes | 77 | 27% |
| Wheels | 32 | 11% |
| Hydraulic | 24 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 3% |
| Structure | 6 | 2% |
| Power Train | 6 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 2% |
| Engine | 5 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% |
| Tires | 3 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lincoln MKZ 4-DR. w/SAB (Later Release) | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2008 Lincoln MKZ 4-DR. w/SAB (Early Release) | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2024-07-06
Have tried to schedule an appointment with my local Lincoln dealer to have the recall on my car fixed but they told at this time they have no way to fix it.
Structure - filed 2024-07-02
2008 Lincoln MKZ AWD. Driver's door won't open from inside. Multiple Online mentions of this dangerous problem. Can't get out of vehicle in case of emergency.
Air Bags,service Brakes - filed 2023-10-10
Bought vehicle from owner 02/2023. Check brake system light came on a few months after, breaks started to skip and making a sound. Took it in to Ford dealership and they showed 2 recalls but never said it would be fixed.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.