2008 Lincoln MKZ Wheels Problems

NHTSA component category: WHEELS · data through 07/14/2026

30Wheels complaints

10.7%Of all 281 complaints

#3Most-reported category

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

How wheels 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

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OEM RIMS PREMATURELY CAUSED THE AIR TO LEAVE THE TIRES. THE…”NHTSA complaint 11034538 — filed 10/19/2017

“THE TIRES WON'T HOLD A SEAL AND HAVE CONTINUALLY SMALL AIR LEAKS. I HAVE TO KEEP FILLING MY TIRES WITH AIR EVERY WEEK OR SO…”NHTSA complaint 10994382 — filed 06/12/2017

“TIRE PRESSURE GOES DOWN QUICKLY. I SET TIRE PRESSURE AND WITHIN 2 DAYS THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. VEHICLE BECOMES UN STABLE AT…”NHTSA complaint 10947313 — filed 01/24/2017

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Wheels complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lincoln MKZ have wheels problems?

Wheels is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Lincoln MKZ: 30 of 281 complaints on file (10.7%). 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 wheels category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the WHEELS 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.