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.
2008 Lincoln MKXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 253 owner complaints about the 2008 Lincoln MKX, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 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 December 4, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Lincoln MKX has problems
253 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
157Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
30Power train
17Service brakes
16Fuel/propulsion system
15Engine
13Vehicle speed control
11Electrical system
6Fuel system, gasoline
5Seats
2714 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 157 | 3 |
| Power train | 30 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 27 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2008 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.
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repaired · 2016 Q1
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THIS DIMPLE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK OR A FUEL DRIP FROM THE TANK.
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.
Best & worst years
2008 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
2008 Lincoln MKX safety ratings
2008 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 2008 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.
The contact owned a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and later Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact had made several attempts to set up recall appointments, however,…
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while his son was pulling up to a stop sign prior to pulling into oncoming traffic and noticed a dump truck speeding that lost control and eventually crashed into the passenger side door. No air bags deployed. The driver had received…
I sold this vehicle over three years ago to Enterprise Car Sales in Santa Clara, CA. I have responded to these recall statements without success. Please tell me what I need to do ??
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