2009 Lincoln MKZ problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 2009 Lincoln MKZ with NHTSA. Air bags account for 51.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of service brakes at 14%.
Complaints129
Crashes11
Fires0
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 51.2% · 66
Service brakes 14.0% · 18
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.4% · 7
Unknown or other 3.9% · 5
Power train 3.9% · 5
Wheels 3.9% · 5
Engine 3.1% · 4
Vehicle speed control 3.1% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Lincoln MKZ in this data, 2009 draws comparatively few complaints; 2008 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 77,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. I have not received any information on when I can expect to have this recall remedied. I've contacted several dealerships in the elkhart, indiana area and they keep telling me that parts are not available. They also stated that I will receive a letter stating when to bring my vehicle into a dealership for repairs. I'm not sure when the airbag recall first began so, I entered today's date. Air bags
Takata recall : I received a letter from Lincoln motor company dated 3/2017. The letter stated my passenger side air bag is under recall due to a ruptured inflator may result in serious injury or death. It is now 10/30 and Lincoln keeps saying the parts are not ready. Meanwhile I driving around in a dangerous car. I need to get this fixed. Please keep on top of Lincoln to get this done.. Air bags · reported at 41,000 miles
I received a letter july of 2016 for a recall on my car. As of today I have no other information give as to a fix or where to take my car to get the takata inflators fixed. Can I get information on this recall and when it will be fixed. Been that this can cause serious injury or death, this is very unsafe for passengers in this vehicle. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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