Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Lincoln MKZ
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Lincoln MKZ has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 259 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V904000 ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E028000 Driver Side Accessory Floor Mat may Trap Pedal NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 184 complaints
- Service Brakes 29 complaints
- Wheels 18 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
Of the 259 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 259 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Lincoln MKZ has a moderate number of complaints and recall campaigns. The airbag system is a frequent concern with multiple recalls. The brakes have a significant number of complaints, suggesting reliability issues. However, other systems show lower complaint counts, indicating better reliability. The evidence is moderately complete.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Battery checks and replacement
- Coolant system servicing
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Braking performance issues
- Unusual tire wear
- Electronic malfunctions
- Unresponsive brake pedal
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Lincoln MKZ at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.