2008 Lincoln MKX Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 253 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 2% of the 253 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A piece of plastic broke on the power seat actuator, allowing the seat to change position unexpectedly, particularly when accelerating.. The manufacturer does not sell the broken power seat actuator separately. Instead, it wants $1100 to replace the entire seat base. The result in that people cannot afford to get this safety item fixed”
NHTSA complaint #11350976, filed 2020-08, 85,000 miles“Had all air filters replaced and air unit replaced due to over heating but still when turn air on and on seats jumps or loses throttle and lights go off and at times seats re adjust while driving, keeps happing can't figure it out”
NHTSA complaint #11351658, filed 2020-08, 160,000 miles“Excessive play in seat assembly, drivers seat track bar was found to be deformed this defect allowed seat to move backwards with acceleration, forward when braking. Seat was repaired by certified mechanic and is now in operating condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10679798, filed 2015-01, 81,314 miles“My MKX driver seat and passenger seat keep rocking back and forth. My fianc was driving 40 MPH we start to slow down on a city street and as he is stopping his seat rocks back and his foot comes of the break and almost hits the back of another car. I'm sitting in the passenger seat also feeling my seat move as well. I look over at him and see his face and you can tell he got scared for a second because he is wondering why his seat rocked back and he almost hit a car in front of him.it is also happening when accelerating. …”
NHTSA complaint #11416353, filed 2021-05Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln MKX
157 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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