MYRModel Year Report

2009 Lincoln MKX

▲ Better than typical
2009 Lincoln MKX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:31.471Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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
66
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

53% of complaints

Complaints per year

2007: 298 complaints 2007 2008: 253 complaints 2009: 66 complaints 2009 66 2010: 111 complaints 2011: 149 complaints 2011 2012: 84 complaints 2013: 164 complaints 2013 2014: 35 complaints 2015: 19 complaints 2015 2016: 154 complaints 2017: 52 complaints 2017 2018: 31 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints
2007: 298 complaints 2007 2008: 253 complaints 2008 2009: 66 complaints 2009 66 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 149 complaints 2011 2012: 84 complaints 2012 2013: 164 complaints 2013 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 19 complaints 2015 2016: 154 complaints 2016 2017: 52 complaints 2017 2018: 31 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2007: 298 complaints 2007 2008: 253 complaints 2008 2009: 66 complaints 2009 66 2010: 111 complaints 2010 2011: 149 complaints 2011 2012: 84 complaints 2012 2013: 164 complaints 2013 2014: 35 complaints 2014 2015: 19 complaints 2015 2016: 154 complaints 2016 2017: 52 complaints 2017 2018: 31 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2020

2009: 66 complaints

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YearComplaints
2007298
2008253
200966
2010111
2011149
201284
2013164
201435
201519
2016154
201752
201831
20190
20200

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

53% · 35 reports
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My car has a Recall for the AIRBAGS . The car started life in south Texas where it is hot and humid which makes the problem worse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-06

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (Air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-28

Takata inflators. I have received 2 notices and keep calling lithia Ford Lincoln in fresno, ca and they keep telling me they do not have the parts! What am I supposed to do? Thank you.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-11

Service brakes

17% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Brakes activate when turning and I pushing the gas pedal one year after I purchased this car , I noticed the brakes would active when I am making a right turn.it was either raining or beginning to snow.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-18

Also filed under Steering

Electrical system

11% · 7 reports
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2009 Lincoln MKX vehicle has driver power seat that is unstable and rocks while driving. This causes an unsafe driving condition that makes the foot fall off the brake pedal when braking. Dealer says this is normal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-09

Also filed under Seats

Wheels

5% · 3 reports

Power train

5% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-05-10Fuel system, gasoline15V712000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured September 11, 2008, to July 1, 2010, and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 23, 2008, to July 1, 2010, originally sold in, or currently...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016.

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    2018-02-02Air bags16V384000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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    2018-02-14Air bags17V024000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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    2018-05-21Air bags18V046000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

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    2021-03-17Air bags21E013000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair.

    Remedy: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2021-03-17Air bags21V081000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.

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    2021-04-09Air bags21V158000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Lincoln MKX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V712000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 16V384000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V024000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V046000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21E013000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V081000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V158000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Lincoln MKX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Lincoln MKX is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lincoln MKX?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Lincoln MKX have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.