2009 Lincoln MKX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 11%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Lincoln MKX, 11% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
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.
“I've replaced a starter / alternator/ battery/ coil packs/ tune up/and my truck is still having problems with staying started..I have to push the gas in park because it seems like it will shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #11395690, filed 2021-02, 153,000 miles“My 2009 MKX has scared the heck out of us as we thought a bomb had gone off, followed by the high-pitched whine which only stopped after we turned the car off and open a door for it to reset itself. We were driving with kids in the back asleep,, and all of a sudden it went off and we couldn't stand it. Turning the radio off didn't help, turning the AC off didn't help either. We were forced to pulled over in the middle of the night. Since then I can not trust my car won't go off and cause me to hit another car or god forbid something else. …”
NHTSA complaint #11140684, filed 2018-10, 80,000 miles“Frequency: once every other day when temperature over 73 f. Electrical: (issue 1) the sound system while in use creates a horrendous sound/bang that sounds like an accident. This causes a loss of driver attention and distraction from traffic. (issue 2) after loud sound, the stereo will lock it self and not allowing to shut it down or anything. (issue 3) after loud sound, the turn signal will flash in a faster paced than normal. (issue 4) after loud sound, air conditioner would not work. All this issues would resolve by turning car off and opening the driver door to reset itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607258, filed 2014-07, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the automatic release button failed to respond. In addition, the contact stated that the door ajar warning light illuminated and there were no doors opened. The contact also noticed that the trunk door was not auto releasing upon coming down and which could cause an injury. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10712366, filed 2015-04, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 16% |
| 2017 | 13 | 25% |
| 2016 | 27 | 17% |
| 2015 | 5 | 26% |
| 2014 | 5 | 14% |
| 2013 | 30 | 18% |
| 2012 | 17 | 20% |
| 2011 | 41 | 28% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 | 14 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Lincoln MKX
35 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lincoln MKX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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