2009 Lincoln MKZ Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,542miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,542 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.
“Complaint Lincoln 2009 MKZ air vent grid on dash board broke in various places and collapse also, it appears the dash board in front of air vent grid is raised. Causing the defroster to not work properly and the window shield does not clear properly. I was told to fix the problem the whole dash board needs to be replaced. I see this as a design and manufacturer defect and that Lincoln should repair at no cost to Lincoln owners. Lincoln is a Luxury line this should not be happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11456017, filed 2022-03“The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when he noticed that he was unable to read the speedometer or the information center because of the sun glare. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they could not duplicate the failure. The dealer advised the contact that he had no issues reading the information center. The contact stated he had the windows tinted to help with his visibility. The tinting did not help with the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,542 and the current mileage was 4,314.”
NHTSA complaint #10360636, filed 2010-10, 1,542 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
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 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
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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