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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Lincoln-wide stats: Lincoln reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Lincoln F-150 might be solid while the LincolnFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Lincoln Models (17)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Lincoln Ls
(2000–2006) high severity1,366 complaintsCrash rate: 8.1%Severity: 7562
2
Lincoln Mkz Hybrid
(2011–2020) high severity231 complaintsCrash rate: 4.8%Severity: 5557
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Lincoln Town Car
(1981–2011) high severity4,324 complaintsCrash rate: 9.3%Severity: 4622
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Lincoln Zephyr
(2003–2011) high severity289 complaintsCrash rate: 4.5%Severity: 3717
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Lincoln Mark Lt
(2005–2008) high severity59 complaintsCrash rate: 20.3%Severity: 2727
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Lincoln Mks
(2009–2016) high severity486 complaintsCrash rate: 6.0%Severity: 1887
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Lincoln Continental
(1981–2020) high severity2,551 complaintsCrash rate: 4.5%Severity: 1292
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Lincoln Mark
(1984–1999) high severity106 complaintsCrash rate: 1.9%Severity: 523
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Lincoln Blackwood
(2002–2002) high severity12 complaintsCrash rate: 8.3%Severity: 455
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Lincoln Mkt
(2010–2019) high severity379 complaintsCrash rate: 3.4%Severity: 340
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Lincoln Mkz
(2007–2020) high severity1,976 complaintsCrash rate: 8.3%Severity: 248
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Lincoln Mkx
(2007–2018) high severity1,723 complaintsCrash rate: 4.5%Severity: 230
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Lincoln Navigator
(1998–2025) high severity1,734 complaintsCrash rate: 7.4%Severity: 227
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Lincoln Mkc
(2015–2019)671 complaintsCrash rate: 4.5%Severity: 88
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Lincoln Aviator
(2003–2025)666 complaintsCrash rate: 3.0%Severity: 54
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Lincoln Corsair
(2020–2025)207 complaintsCrash rate: 4.8%Severity: 18
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Lincoln Nautilus
(2019–2026)232 complaintsCrash rate: 6.5%Severity: 13
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Most Common Lincoln Problems
Components most reported across all Lincoln models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1,686 | 9.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1,069 | 2.4% |
| ENGINE | 908 | 2.4% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 808 | 21.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 778 | 4.4% |
| STEERING | 659 | 7.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 656 | 5.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 625 | 13.4% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 621 | 3.2% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 402 | 1.0% |
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