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Lincoln MKZ

2007–2011 only

1,097 classified complaints 9 recalls

2007–2011 Lincoln MKZ models have 1,097 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 60,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2007–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lincoln MKZ report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2007–2011

2012–2016

2017–2020

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2007–2011 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 584 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 3.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 122 complaints

Median onset: 95,374 miles. 3.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 78 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 56 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 51 complaints

Median onset: 71,000 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 27 complaints

Median onset: 47,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 21 complaints

Median onset: 36,517 miles. 14.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 20 complaints

Median onset: 72,233 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2007–2011 model years. See the full Lincoln MKZ report for every year and full specs/safety data.