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2008 Lincoln MKX vs 2009 Lincoln MKX

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2008 Lincoln MKX2009 Lincoln MKX
NHTSA complaints25365
Recall campaigns66
Service bulletins (TSBs)2921
Investigations20
Crash reports30
Fire reports20
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–1918–19
Median reported incident mileage90,000 mi87,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln MKXLincoln MKX
Air Bags15735
Power Train303
Service Brakes1710
Fuel/propulsion System162
Electrical System117
Engine152
Vehicle Speed Control131
Fuel System, Gasoline60

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling70
Loss of power60

Compare all Lincoln MKX vs Lincoln MKX years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.