The Lemon Index
20081st generation
6 owner complaints, first 3 years 19–20 mpg combined, EPA
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2007 BMW 3 Series 1502007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class2007 Lexus IS 115
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 5 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 21V158000 (airbags), 19V904000 (brakes) and 17V024000 (airbags) done? It has 5 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Do all the seat belts latch and retract?
- Lincoln sent dealers 14 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Power steering fluid leaks from steering rack and pump attachment joints”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Lincoln's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 6 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 17K miles (13K to 28K km) on the car (5 of all 6 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Airbag system warning light illuminates intermittently. Serviced by the dealer four times. Replaced the crash shock sensor. Has not fixed the problem. Unsure if airbag system is functioning.
2007 Lincoln MKZ owner · NHTSA complaint 10289470
Problems Lincoln told dealers about
Lincoln sent dealers 14 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Power steering fluid leaks from steering rack and pump attachment joints
- Ford/mercury/lincoln: some vehicles equipped with a 6f50 transaxle , with any output shaft…
- Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 5
- Airbags · recall issued 2021
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Brakes · recall issued 2019
The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives.
- Airbags · recall issued 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show all 5 recalls
- Airbags · recall issued 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Equipment · recall issued 2014
The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedExtended braking distance2018–2021
- ClosedFloor mat interference with accelerator2012–2014
- ClosedTire valve cracking2008–2009
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,000–$3,150 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
Every Lincoln MKZ year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2007 Lincoln MKZ reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 6 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2007 Lincoln MKZ problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (33%), body structure (17%) and seat belts (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lincoln MKZ have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Lincoln MKZ get?
19 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2007 Lincoln MKZ have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Lincoln MKZ cost in fuel a year?
About $3,000 to $3,150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Lincoln MKZ have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Lincoln MKZ year is better than the 2007?
Nearby, the 2010 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about half as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2011 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works