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2008 Lincoln MKZ Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · data through 07/14/2026

22Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
7.8%Of all 281 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes, hydraulic ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS164 · 58.4%
SERVICE BRAKES52 · 18.5%
WHEELS30 · 10.7%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22 · 7.8%
Unspecified / other6 · 2.1%

Share of the 281 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Lincoln MKZ overview page.

What owners report

“THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ON MY LINCOLN MKZ ARE LOCATED SO CLOSE TO EACH OTHER AND AT THE SAME HEIGHT THAT I HAVE TWICE…”NHTSA complaint 10367740 — filed 11/24/2010

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lincoln MKZ have service brakes, hydraulic problems?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Lincoln MKZ: 22 of 281 complaints on file (7.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Lincoln MKZ have in total?

281 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.