2008 Lincoln MKZ Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 11%of 281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 11% of the 281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air pressure issues on 3 of my tires. The rim?s chrome plating is flaking off, and tires consistently lose air pressure. I contacted my dealer, but not a warranty issue. I purchased this auto new and it has always has been garaged. I do live in the boston area so do have extreme weather. This is a quality issue and a driving hazard. A recall should be issued to remedy this situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10681868, filed 2015-02, 78,845 miles“Tire pressure goes down quickly. I set tire pressure and within 2 days the tire pressure warning light comes on. Vehicle becomes un stable at speed and is difficult to control. I was driving and it was difficult to control the direction of the vehicle all of a sudden. My mechanic says the chrome finish on the wheels has corroded at the bead areas where the tire mounts and causes fast tire pressure loss. These are factory wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10947313, filed 2017-01, 70,243 miles“After repairing brakes at my cost many times now they are recalled. I had to replace the Lincoln wheels at my cost after researching that many problems were reported. Also with only 65,000 miles on my car my transmission is out. I have had many electrical issues. It is clear that major issues is on the this model year. While driving my transmission failed. I towed the car to dealership and they want to now charge 4400.00 for the transmission. I am out of money with this vehicle and it was clearly poorly manufactured.”
NHTSA complaint #11321395, filed 2020-04, 60,000 miles“After getting a low tire pressure warning, I went to tire store and they showed me the corrosion to the chrome and explained how it will affect the tire and the wheel. I was notified that I am going to constantly have issues with low tire pressure unless I replace the wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10609693, filed 2014-07, 44,154 miles“I purchased a 2008 Lincoln MKZ with 15998 miles on the odometer in july 2012 from a dealer. Shortly after winter began the wheels starting to bubble and peel. They are now starting to fall apart. It is causing issues with vibration while driving and air loss in the tires. I have seen numerous complaints about these wheels but Lincoln/ford will not stand behind them because my car is 5 years old even though it is still under 30k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10504378, filed 2013-03, 24,525 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 32 | 11% |
| 2007 | 18 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ
166 complaintsBrakes
73 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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