I've had plenty of Lincoln in the bay over the years, and the brake complaints on these don't surprise me. 594 on the NHTSA record across 39 model-year entries (2005–2024) is not a fluke. The complaints are spread across the lineup — no single model is doing all the work. That tells you it's an engineering or supplier pattern, not a one-off bad year. 41 crash reports and 15 injuries on the record. Severity is real, not theoretical. Repair cost runs around $450 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Across the 291 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 86,228 miles. Pulsing, grinding, soft pedal — none of those should sit more than a week. Brake problems compound fast on a vehicle already on the list.
ProblemsByVin LINCOLN / BRAKES
39 model-year entries · 2005–2024
Lincoln brakes problems
594 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Lincoln vehicles for brakes issues. See brakes across all makes →
Complaints
594
Recalls
0
Year-models
39
Avg fix
$450
41crashes
15injuries
Worst-affected Lincoln model-years for brakes Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2008 Lincoln MKZ
63 complaints · ~$450 severe
2013 Lincoln MKX
56 complaints · ~$450 severe
2016 Lincoln MKX
36 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2010 Lincoln MKZ
33 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2012 Lincoln MKX
32 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2007 Lincoln MKZ
30 complaints · ~$450 severe
2011 Lincoln MKX
25 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2009 Lincoln MKZ
23 complaints · ~$450 severe
2011 Lincoln MKZ
21 complaints · ~$450 severe
2005 Lincoln Town Car
21 complaints · ~$450 severe
2010 Lincoln MKX
20 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2009 Lincoln MKS
18 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2015 Lincoln MKZ
16 complaints · ~$450 severe
2012 Lincoln MKZ
16 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2017 Lincoln MKX
15 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2017 Lincoln MKZ
14 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2008 Lincoln MKX
13 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2006 Lincoln Zephyr
11 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2016 Lincoln MKZ
10 complaints · ~$450 severe
2009 Lincoln MKX
10 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2007 Lincoln MKX
10 complaints · ~$450 severe
2006 Lincoln Town Car
10 complaints · ~$450 severe
2017 Lincoln Navigator
9 complaints · ~$450 severe
2007 Lincoln Navigator
9 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2014 Lincoln MKZ
8 complaints · ~$450 severe
Common questions
How many Lincoln brakes complaints are on file with NHTSA?
594 complaints across 39 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Lincoln.
Which Lincoln model has the most brakes complaints?
The 2008 Lincoln MKZ leads with 63 complaints in this category. Next: 2013 MKX (56) and 2016 MKX (36).
What does it cost to fix Lincoln brakes problems?
Independent shops average $450 for brakes repairs across the Lincoln lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Lincoln brakes recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover brakes issues on Lincoln vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Lincoln.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.