2008 Lincoln MKZ Service Brakes Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes ranks on this vehicle
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 CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10954875 — filed 02/15/2017
“WHEN ABS ENGAGES, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES REALLY SQUISHY, AND HAS TO BE PUSHED TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DOESN'T FEEL…”NHTSA complaint 10946596 — filed 01/20/2017
“SOFT AND LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDDLE, OCCASIONALLY PEDDLE WILL TRAVEL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. SCARY STOPPING. INTERMITTENT PEDDLE TRAVEL. SOMETIMES CORRECTED WITH HEAVY…”NHTSA complaint 10945237 — filed 01/14/2017
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Service Brakes complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Lincoln MKZ have service brakes problems?
Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Lincoln MKZ: 52 of 281 complaints on file (18.5%). 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 category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
