2008 Lincoln MKX problems
Owners have filed 303 complaints about the 2008 Lincoln MKX with NHTSA. Air bags account for 51.8% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 9.9%.
Complaints303
Crashes3
Fires2
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 51.8% · 157
Power train 9.9% · 30
Service brakes 5.6% · 17
Fuel/propulsion system 5.3% · 16
Engine 5.0% · 15
Vehicle speed control 4.3% · 13
Electrical system 3.6% · 11
Unknown or other 2.0% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Lincoln MKX in this data, 2008 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2007 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 34 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 91,670 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact advised nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact stated that the recall notification was received two years ago. The manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer advised that parts should be available at the fourth quarter or at the end of 2018. Parts distribution disconnects. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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