2008 Lincoln Mkx reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Lincoln Mkx — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 303
- 22 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 157 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 3 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,751
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Lincoln median
+123
median 180 across 71 Lincoln records
Vs 2006-2010
+31
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
52%
Air Bags: 157 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Lincoln Mkx
- AIR BAGS 157
- POWER TRAIN 27
- SERVICE BRAKES 17
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16
- ENGINE 15
5 recalls on record for the 2008 Lincoln Mkx
- NHTSA 21V158000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 21V081000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal
- NHTSA 16V384000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 17V024000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 14V682000 · 2015 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEM A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Lincoln Mkx units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Lincoln Mkx reliable?
NHTSA has 303 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Lincoln Mkx and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (157 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Lincoln Mkx units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lincoln Mkx?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (157), power train (27), service brakes (17), fuel/propulsion system (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Lincoln Mkx?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.