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2009 Lincoln MKZ vs 2009 Toyota Camry

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2009 Lincoln MKZ2009 Toyota Camry
NHTSA complaints1141,293
Recall campaigns610
Service bulletins (TSBs)15425
Investigations32
Crash reports8150
Fire reports019
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2123–34
Median reported incident mileage68,000 mi50,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentLincoln MKZToyota Camry
Vehicle Speed Control4266
Structure2224
Engine4208
Air Bags6666
Visibility/wiper192
Electrical System382
Service Brakes1855
Suspension170

Symptoms owners describe

Brake problems513
Oil consumption096
Stalling043
Hesitation / surging035
Vibration / shaking025
Check engine light015
Clunking / rattling015
Overheating013

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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.