2009 Lincoln MKZ problems and complaints
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (66), Service Brakes (25), Hydraulic (7).
Key takeaways
- 114 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 66 | 58% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 22% |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 4% |
| Wheels | 5 | 4% |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% |
| Engine | 4 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3% |
| Steering | 3 | 3% |
| Structure | 2 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Lincoln MKZ 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2025-08-15
Indicator light came on for passenger side airbag says it has recall and it looks as though the airbag is trying to come out of its compartment
Service Brakes - filed 2025-08-06
The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while parked in a semi-truck parking lot, another driver was reversing where she was blocking, and the contact then attempted to avoid the collision and drive forward. The accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle accelerated excessively, and the b...
Air Bags - filed 2025-06-18
2 years ago air bags were replaced on a recall notice. Last week dash board is showing a warning notice with the air bag(s) again. Is there another recall for the air bags? Do I have to pay for replacement?
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More for the 2009 Lincoln MKZ
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.