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2008 Lincoln MKZ Air bags Problems

Complaints
166about this part
Share
59%of 281 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 166 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 59% of the 281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 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.

“I've been getting airbag warnings from ford via mail for over a year. I made an appt at the ford svc dept in carson city nv over a year ago. I've made follow up calls but they don't have the right part & cannot / will not repair my car. All I get is paper in the mail & promises.”

NHTSA complaint #11389356, filed 2021-01, 80,000 miles

“Takata recall - 06/01/2016 - notified vehicle is involved in recall. 10/20/2017 - no dealerships I spoke to have parts and don't know when replacement parts will be available. Auto nation Lincoln in clearwater fl stated they have not replaced recalled airbags in 2 yrs. I live in seminole, fl - its hot, humid and my car is almost 10 yrs old.”

NHTSA complaint #11035154, filed 2017-10, 54,000 miles

“First recall was june 2016-nearly two years later no repair. I was advised to not allow passengers in the front seat....excellent cya for takata, but very inconvenient for me/family/friends. Please help my complaint ihas been action to replace airbag, except rare notice the part is not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11096618, filed 2018-05, 45,000 miles

“Takata recall- have been promised a replacement for years. I cannot let anyone sit in the front passenger seat. The amount they offered me for a trade in was half what I could have received from two buyers. However, when I told them about the airbag, the deal fell through.”

NHTSA complaint #11089010, filed 2018-04, 85,000 miles

“Takata recall I received a recall notice from Lincoln in june of 2016. Replacement parts are still not available in october of 2017. I understand the older the vehicle is the more likely there is to be a problem. The car only has 75000 mile and we plan to drive it several more years.”

NHTSA complaint #11031727, filed 2017-10, 75,000 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
201743%
2016914%
201578%
201433%
201344%
20126847%
20116646%
20109656%
20096658%
200816659%
200718471%

Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ

Brakes
73 complaintsWheels
32 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Lincoln MKZ

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