2009 Lincoln MKZ vs 2009 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Lincoln MKZ | 2009 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 114 | 1,547 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 117 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 21–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln MKZ | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 859 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 466 |
| Air Bags | 66 | 91 |
| Engine | 4 | 107 |
| Power Train | 5 | 95 |
| Structure | 2 | 90 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 483 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 229 |
| Stalling | 0 | 58 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
2009 Lincoln MKZ
2009 Nissan Altima
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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.