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3LNHL2GC8AR••••••2015 Lincoln MKZ
This build draws 4.5× more complaints than the average 2015 Lincoln MKZ build (8 vs 2).
8on this build
81on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Electrical System 2Seat Belts 1Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsFeb 2018
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18V046000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
Electrical SystemMay 2017
I was driving my vehicle on a highway when the car stalled out. I tried repeatedly to re-start but it kept stalling. The car was towed to a lincoln dealership near my home and it was determined that the throttle body and PCM had to be replaced which cost me $2128. At the time of…
StructureSep 2015
Electronic door lock/release switch failed, trapping me in drivers seat. Unable to exit vehicle except by crawling over console. Once exited from vehicle, was unable to lock and secure vehicle. Problem was with drivers side (master) door lock and release system. Occurred when…
Latches/locks/linkagesJun 2015
The contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the front driver side door opened independently. In addition, the contact stated that the front driver side door failed to relatch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Seat BeltsNov 2014
Passenger side seat belt will not retract to secure position. Possibly deactivating passenger side air bag
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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 3LNHL2GC8AR652691 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.