2007 Lincoln MKZ Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ, 2% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. While driving 5 MPH, the bolts fractured and caused the vehicle frame to lower. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bolts fractured. The frame was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11195853, filed 2019-04, 100,000 miles“2007 Lincoln MKZ. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer declined to have the airbag replaced due to the dealer damaging a decorative piece that would leave an open hole in the dashboard. The consumer opted to wait until the dealer located a replacement decorative piece, which had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #11161570, filed 2018-12“The contact stated that the vent in the dashboard buckled and the dealer stated that they were unable to repair. The dealer informed the contact that she will have to replace the entire dash board. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The contact stated that she took her vehicle into the Lincoln dealerships yesterday and they took pictures and stated that they were going to send then to the manufacturer. The approximate mileage at the time of failure was 120,000. .... Updated 08/05/14 the consumer stated the all four tire rims peeled and had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606402, filed 2014-06, 120,000 miles“- the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ, and was concerned because the vehicle failed two frontal offset test that were conducted by the insurance institution of highway safety. The contact feared that this could be a safety issue. The current mileage was 1,000. The consumer has provided a copy of insurance institute for highway safety test and ask that the car be brought up to certain specifications pertaining to the report. Update *4/17tr”
NHTSA complaint #10186380, filed 2007-03Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 5 | 6% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 11% |
| 2012 | 10 | 7% |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ
184 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Lincoln MKZ
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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