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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3LNHL2JC0CR839449 · Checked Oct 25, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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3LNHL2JC0CR•••••• 2012 Lincoln MKZ

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142on the model
29builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 2 Vehicle Speed Control 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags Mar 2017
I received a letter in march of 2017 stating that there was an important safety recall regarding the passenger airbag in my car. The letter stated that a ruptured inflator may result in metal fragments striking vehicle occupants. I stopped having passengers sit in the front seat…
Unknown Or Other Feb 2017
Faulty inside door handle assembly. Same failed part as the 2013 and 2014 lincoln mkz recall. While driving on highway door flew open and wouldn't shut or lock. Had to replace door handle assembly with a another failed part. Because for some reason 2012mkz is not part of the…
Vehicle Speed Control Jul 2015
I purchased this vehicle used in 2014from a ford lincoln, mercury dealership. I am now attempting, through discovery, to determine if this vehicle via its VIN# has any recalls against it!
Unknown Or Other Jul 2016
The latch on the front passenger door does not close properly, unless you adjust it manually. It happens whenever the door is opened and closed
Air Bags Jan 2012
I purchased this auto used from a dealer lot. I do not know if the recall for the referenced auto was corrected?

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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 3LNHL2JC0CR839449 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.