2006 Lincoln LS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2006 Lincoln LS has 18 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 2nd out of 2 model years, well below the 2005 model's index of 100. No recalls are on file for 2006.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #2 of 2 LS years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 18
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 22.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2006 Lincoln LS problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine6 (33%)
- Airbags4 (22%)
- Electrical System4 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (11%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Other1 (6%)
- Steering1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the engine entering "ETC engine failsafe mode," causing stalling, jerking, or loss of acceleration, with one case at a median engine-complaint mileage of 100,000.
- Drivers describe the vehicle rolling away unexpectedly while shifted to park or neutral, in one case with no one inside the car.
- Owners report airbags deploying without a crash, including a driver-side curtain airbag that deployed during normal highway driving.
- One owner reported a driver airbag that failed to deploy during a severe frontal crash, while the passenger airbag deployed late.
- Electrical failures include intermittent no-start conditions that required repeated dealer visits, a replaced battery, and a replaced alternator.
- Some owners noted the car shaking harshly on startup along with an electronic failsafe warning on the dashboard.
2006 Lincoln LS recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2006 Lincoln LS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other LS years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | 100 | 90 | 1 | 19 |
| 2006 | No verdict | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Lincoln LS reliable?
- NHTSA lists 18 complaints for the 2006 Lincoln LS, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest (best) of the two model years with data. No recalls are on file for this year.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lincoln LS?
- Engine issues make up 33% of complaints, followed by airbags and electrical system problems at 22% each, and transmission/powertrain at 17%.
- Does the 2006 Lincoln LS have any recalls?
- No recalls are listed for the 2006 Lincoln LS in NHTSA data.
- How does the 2006 Lincoln LS compare to the 2005 model?
- The 2006 model has far fewer complaints (18 vs. 90) and a complaint index of 0 compared to 100 for the 2005 model, making 2006 the lower-complaint year.
- What mileage do engine problems tend to appear at on the 2006 Lincoln LS?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 100,000 at the time of engine-related complaints for the 2006 Lincoln LS.