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2008 Lincoln MKX Air bags Problems

Complaints
157about this part
Share
62%of 253 total for the year
Median mileage
73,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 157 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 62% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall. They continue to say parts are not available and now tk holdings inc and certain of it's affiliates have filed chapter 11 bankruptcy. I just want my car fixed that's it, nothing else. This has been an ongoing issue but we just received the bankruptcy notice on the 26th on october 2017.”

NHTSA complaint #11041011, filed 2017-10, 146,000 miles

“Twice this auto was taken to granite ford, rochester, nh. I was told they have not received the parts yet and that ford motor corp. Has not even received this replacement.-most recent 11/28/2017. This is where I purchased the car-I am 82 years old and cannot drive to a dealer in manchester etc.”

NHTSA complaint #11053963, filed 2017-12, 69,540 miles

“I have been experiencing braking issues. I have brought my MKX to a dealer and was informed that I need a new brake booster. They have informed me that ford is aware of this design issue. Is this covered under any type of recall since they are aware of the issue?”

NHTSA complaint #11110749, filed 2018-07, 150,000 miles

“Takata recall. I received a recall notice in march 2017. Called the dealer who advised no parts were available. I followed up again in october of 2017 and was told no parts available. When can I expect to have this safety issue remedied?”

NHTSA complaint #11063025, filed 2018-01, 60,000 miles

“Takata air bag. It has been over a year that the recall has been out and the dealer tells me that they do not have a replacement air bag to install. And they do not know when it will be addable. What am I to do with this safety problem?”

NHTSA complaint #11042230, filed 2017-11, 96,141 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201826%
201712%
201611%
201311%
201245%
201111%
20105449%
20093553%
200815762%
200715452%

Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln MKX

Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Lincoln MKX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology