I've had plenty of Lincoln in the bay over the years, and the wheel-bearing and hub complaints on these don't surprise me. 103 on the NHTSA record across 14 model-year entries (2005–2020) is not a fluke. The 2008 Lincoln MKZ leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 3 crash reports on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Repair cost runs around $400 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Across the 49 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 60,408 miles. Drive it across the conditions it will actually see — heat, cold, highway, stop-and-go. Pattern complaints surface under load, not in the dealer parking lot.
ProblemsByVin LINCOLN / WHEELS
14 model-year entries · 2005–2020
Lincoln wheels problems
103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Lincoln vehicles for wheels issues. See wheels across all makes →
Complaints
103
Recalls
0
Year-models
14
Avg fix
$400
3crashes
2injuries
Worst-affected Lincoln model-years for wheels Top 14 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
2008 Lincoln MKZ
26 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2006 Lincoln Zephyr
21 complaints · ~$400 severe
2007 Lincoln MKZ
13 complaints · ~$400 severe
2016 Lincoln MKX
7 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2005 Lincoln LS
6 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2013 Lincoln MKZ
5 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2018 Lincoln MKC
4 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2020 Lincoln Nautilus
3 complaints · ~$400 severe
2017 Lincoln MKX
3 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2017 Lincoln MKC
3 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2016 Lincoln MKZ
3 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2015 Lincoln MKC
3 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2014 Lincoln MKZ
3 complaints · ~$400 moderate
2005 Lincoln Town Car
3 complaints · ~$400 moderate
Common questions
How many Lincoln wheels complaints are on file with NHTSA?
103 complaints across 14 model-year entries from 2005 to 2020. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Lincoln.
Which Lincoln model has the most wheels complaints?
The 2008 Lincoln MKZ leads with 26 complaints in this category. Next: 2006 Zephyr (21) and 2007 MKZ (13).
What does it cost to fix Lincoln wheels problems?
Independent shops average $400 for wheels 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 wheels recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover wheels 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.