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Model Year Problem Record

Lincoln MKX 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Lincoln MKX: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

296Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
36Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags154 complaints

154 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V384000, 17V024000, 21V081000, 21V158000.

Fuel and Propulsion System48 complaints

48 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V682000.

Power Train35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V682000Reported October 29, 2014 - 186,024 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 186,024 vehicles across all affected models.

16V384000Reported May 31, 2016 - 1,892,343 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,892,343 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
17V024000Reported January 10, 2017 - 654,695 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 654,695 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
21V081000Reported February 16, 2021 - 1,067 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,067 vehicles across all affected models.

21V158000Reported March 10, 2021 - 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,602,668 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE08060Opened October 14, 2008 - Closed April 9, 2009

TIRE VALVE CRACKING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09031Opened July 13, 2009 - Closed November 19, 2009

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20078
20088
20093
20103
20115
20128
201312
201417
201524
201616
201780
201878
201911
20206
202110
20225
20242
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.