2008 Lincoln MKZ Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 1% of the 281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 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.
“Chrome wheels did not use nickel undercoat and chrome peeled off causing air leaks and differential would moan from uneven tire pressure; bought 4 new after market wheels for $775 and solved problem. Front driving lights allowed water to penetrate from vent in wheel well causing to fill up with water and shorted out connectors. Covered vent holes. Rewired connector and water proofed the lighting assemblies but they are still very hazy from water damage. Dealer wanted $1,200 to replace them and said it is common. …”
NHTSA complaint #10845794, filed 2016-03, 75,000 miles“The passenger side headlight allows water to leak into it and therefore shorts out electrical items. So far I have had issues with my battery, the starter fuse, and the tail light fuse. Replacing the headlight assembly is the only way for me to have taillights again on this vehicle. I was almost rear ended on the freeway one night because my taillight fuse shorted out during the drive. The water in the head light accumulated over time, so I cannot pinpoint exactly when the seal broke, but there is no repairing the seal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10946357, filed 2017-01Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ
166 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsWheels
32 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 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.
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