repaired · 2023 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Lincoln MKXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 298 owner complaints about the 2007 Lincoln MKX, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-024 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Lincoln MKX has problems
298 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
154Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
35Power train6 crash/fire/injury
32Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
17Engine
16Service brakes
16Fuel system, gasoline
14Electrical system
10Structure
8Vehicle speed control
3411 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 154 | 6 |
| Power train | 35 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 2 |
| Engine | 17 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 4 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 16 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 2 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 4 |
| 11 other systems | 34 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Lincoln MKX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other…
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2016 Q1
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
96kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 air bags complaints. 52% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 48% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
0under 30k miles13under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other MKX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MKX median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Lincoln MKX safety ratings
2007 Lincoln MKX 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Lincoln MKX, and the recalls they led to.
- TIRE VALVE CRACKINGNo recall
- FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTNo recall
In owners' words
What MKX owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2007 Lincoln MKX was in Drive with the brake depressed waiting to back up into a traffic lane from an angled parking space in front of a small shop in our historic downtown area. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed jumping the shallow curb and slamming into the…
The contact owned a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, he dosed off and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be driven back to his home after the accident. The contact sought medical treatment for…
I purchased the vehicle a few months ago from a small used dealership in Anderson, SC. The seller/owner raved about the condition of the car and all seemed well until after the purchase when I discovered there was an Open Recall for the driver's airbag. However, when I contacted the local Ford…
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