2009 Lincoln MKZ Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,198miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 3% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,198 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.
“When making a right hand turn steering was lost and the engine shut off. The car went into the opposing lane but thankfully there were no cars at the light. After starting the engine again, the steering was working again. Took car into Lincoln dealership and they could not find anything wrong with the steering but said the throttle body was bad and there was an issue communicating with the PCM. The throttle body and PCM were both replaced. We have not had it occur again.”
NHTSA complaint #10641875, filed 2014-10, 25,341 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the steering would constantly pull to the right while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected and realigned the steering wheel with the correct specifications. After picking up the vehicle from the dealer the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle would be taken back to the dealer for further inspection of the steering. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,198. Updated 08/30/12”
NHTSA complaint #10468488, filed 2012-07, 30,198 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 19% |
| 2015 | 8 | 10% |
| 2014 | 25 | 26% |
| 2013 | 16 | 15% |
| 2012 | 20 | 14% |
| 2011 | 19 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2009 Lincoln MKZ
66 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lincoln MKZ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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