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ProblemsByVin Index / 2009-LINCOLN-MKX / COMPLAINTS
Full complaint record · NHTSA

2009 Lincoln MKX owner complaints

65 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

airbags 15 complaints shown

35 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/26/2017 ODI #11056678.0

Takata recall has never been taken care of involving airbag inflators.

12/21/2017 ODI #11055921.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (fairway Lincoln of savannah, 10101 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31406, (855) 304-4911) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12/21/2017 ODI #11055917.0

Takata recall. Have tried to get Lincoln dealership to replace the airbag and they said no parts are available to them. I want to sell or trade my vehicle and can not due to possible injury to a person. How do I get the air bag replaced so I can move on with my life and not get sued if I sell the vehicle? It has been years since I was notified I had a recall on my vehicle.

12/06/2023 ODI #11558800.0

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. My dealer hasn't complied with the RECALL, [XXX] , Stone Lake, WI [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

11/30/2017 ODI #11051513.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln mkx. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair and received the recall notice over a year ago. The dealer (coccia Ford Lincoln inc, 577 e main st, wilkes-barre, pa 18702, (570) 823-8888) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting her that they filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11/28/2017 ODI #11051078.0

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. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called rice Ford-Lincoln at (574) 267-8151 (436 w 250 n, warsaw, in 46582) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

11/14/2018 ODI #11151410.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Island Lincoln-mercury, inc. (1850 east merritt island causeway, merritt island, florida 32952, (321) 452-9220) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11/11/2017 ODI #11045330.0

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.

11/05/2018 ODI #11149525.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called arceneaux Ford at (337) 364-9721 (located at 1111 old hwy 90w, new iberia, la 70560) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10/31/2018 ODI #11144291.0

"takata recall" - after almost 2 years, my auto dealer says they still do not have the parts to repair/replace and perform the recall. Is this not a excessive time to correct the problem? They also tell me that I am not entitled to a rental or replacement vehicle. Am I and my passenger at risk of physical harm due to this defect?

10/30/2018 ODI #11144079.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Empire Ford inc. (106 old jonesboro road, abingdon, virginia 24210, (276) 669-4118) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *tt *jb

10/30/2018 ODI #11144116.0

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). The contact called the south hills Lincoln dealer (724-941-1600, 2760 washington rd, pittsburgh, pa 15241) and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

10/30/2017 ODI #11041048.0

I recieved the notice in january 2017, called and was told they do not have the part. Now I recieved notice that the part manufacturer is filing bankrupcy and that unless I put the new parts on the vehicle now they will not be held responsible for injury occuring after dec 27, 2017. I asked the dealer if they noted how many calls I have made and they say no. Now I call 18003923673 and report this problem and I get a case # caf13428966. Do I get a part no.has this changed the fact that after december I can take my chances on my own no. I want to be put into a safe vehicle until the part is installed in my car.

10/28/2018 ODI #11143567.0

Takata recall - to date the parts are not available to repair the problem. We are in danger by not being able to repair the vehicle. Some sort of repair should be available instead of having to wait on parts.

10/25/2017 ODI #11039822.0

Takata recall since I first got the recall notice in 2016 all Ford/Lincoln shows is: status: 12 - recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available I cannot get it fixed until the company does something. The tk holdings legal notice I got today saying I must get it fixed is fraud.

brakes 3 complaints shown

10 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/11/2019 90,000 mi ODI #11288533.0

I hear a hissing noise when depressing the brake pedal and the brakes feel spongy and not very responsive. Garage have diagnosed a leaking brake booster. Lincol recall 13n02 exactly fits this fault but is only being applied to 2010 - 2013 models, mine is 2009. This recall needs to be extended to cover 2009 models too.

11/22/2020 ODI #11375844.0

I have to change the breaks & rotors twice in 2 years. My mechanic says it is the 'break booster'. He stated that their might be a recall. The vehicle is having issues stopping. I am afraid the will go out and cause an accident. The breaks make a released air sound and it is hard to make a complete stop. So I stopped driving it.

10/22/2022 ODI #11490403.0

Car frequently failed to stop timely when brakes were pressed. A HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT was advised and BRAKE BOOSTER to be installed.

equipment 1 complaint shown

12/16/2016 40,000 mi ODI #10935602.0

Sync radio. Every once in a while, without warning, the radio will suddenly emit an extremely loud explosion noise, enough to startle you to jerk the wheel and leaving your ears ringing. This has happened to us three times since owning the vehicle. Once on a local highway and twice on the freeway. At all times was the vehicle being driven in a straight line. Research online shows many complaints as this appears is a common problem with the sync radio and Lincoln has no resolution. This is a safety issue that should be addressed. *tr

Showing 300 of 65 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Lincoln/MKX#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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