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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1LNHM94R09G602997 · Checked Sep 28, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1LNHM94R09G•••••• 2009 Lincoln MKX

That is about average for the 2009 Lincoln MKX — 3 complaints per build across 24 builds.

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62on the model
24builds in total
Most reported Steering 2 Power Train 1 Latches/locks/linkages 1 Wheels 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Nov 2020
As I was drving the vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic with no warning or no warning lights on the dash. I had it towed to the nearest dealer where they informed me that the motor was blown at 86,000 miles after buying it at 66,000 miles from lexus of lincoln. The dealer…
Steering Sep 2019
Steering wheel wont adjust and will not move and there is a loud clicking noise when you start vehicle
Power Train Feb 2009
The contact owns a 2009 lincoln mks. After he picked up his vehicle from the dealer, he smelled engine oil burning. He was told that because it was a new vehicle, it was normal. He continued to smell the odor, and then noticed leakage on his garage floor. He looked under the…
Steering Jun 2011
Brakes activate when turning and I pushing the gas pedal one year after I purchased this car , I noticed the brakes would active when I am making a right turn.it was either raining or beginning to snow. The car would brake as I was making a turn while I giving it gas to turn.…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1LNHM94R09G602997 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.