MYRModel Year Report

2002 Lincoln LS

◆ Worse than typical
2002 Lincoln LS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:37:33.867Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln LS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2000: 354 complaints 2000 2001: 240 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 68 complaints 2003 2004: 91 complaints 2004 2005: 90 complaints 2005 2006: 18 complaints 2006
2002: 121 complaints
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YearComplaints
2000354
2001240
2002121
200368
200491
200590
200618

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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'TAKATA RECALL' I WAS DRIVING AND WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. THERE WAS MAJOR DAMAGE THE FRONT OF MY CAR AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190516

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON THE TRUMAN PARKWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AS FAST AS IT WOULD GO. BRAKES FAILED AND CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141021

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2002 — complaint volume: 121

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Lincoln LS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2003 ● 2005 ● 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 2001 ● 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Lincoln LS reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Lincoln LS is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln LS?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Lincoln LS have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.