Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Lincoln MKZ
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Lincoln MKZ has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 281 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 166 complaints
- Service Brakes 52 complaints
- Wheels 32 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
Of the 281 complaints on file, 12 report a crash; across all 281 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Lincoln MKZ has an average reliability rating based on moderate owner complaints and a few recalls, primarily related to airbag and brake issues. While airbag complaints are high, they are covered by recalls, and brake and wheel concerns are notable but not overwhelming. The data doesn't provide a complete view, limiting our ability to predict other potential issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| Service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$600 | occasional |
| Wheels | 70,000–120,000 miles | $100–$400 | rare |
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 inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal softness
- Airbag warning light
- Vibration at speeds
- Unresponsive brakes
- Steering wheel misalignment
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Lincoln MKZ at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.