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3LNHM26TX9R••••••2009 Lincoln MKZ
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2009 Lincoln MKZ build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
110on the model
26builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 8Service Brakes 2Electrical System 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsAug 2025
Indicator light came on for passenger side airbag says it has recall and it looks as though the airbag is trying to come out of its compartment
Service BrakesJan 2020
The contact owns a 2009 lincoln mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Electrical SystemJul 2013
I own a 2009 lincoln mkz with only 22,067 miles on it and the electric cooling fan module went out. I was going 10 mph when steam started coming out from right front side of hood. I had the car towed to a repair shop (on a sunday and 200 miles away from home). When car was…
Air BagsJun 2025
2 years ago air bags were replaced on a recall notice. Last week dash board is showing a warning notice with the air bag(s) again. Is there another recall for the air bags? Do I have to pay for replacement?
Service BrakesJan 2020
Leaking brakes had to be fixed twice before recalled parts were available. When the last repair was done, dealership said they would reimburse us (since we paid full price) recalled parts labor that we had to pay for since they were on the recall. This has never happened even…
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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 3LNHM26TX9R618133 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.