YearToAvoid

2009 Lincoln MKS Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Lincoln MKS, 38% of all 56 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 8 MKS model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 22,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
21
38% of 56 complaints
All complaints this year
56
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
22,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Lincoln MKS brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 19, 2010, latest Dec 8, 2024.

2009 Lincoln MKS brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2010May 2010Sep 2010Jul 2012Dec 2014Jul 2018
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Dec 2024; peak Mar 2010 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Lincoln MKS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by MKS model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200921 (38%)
  2. 20106 (12%)
  3. 20117 (16%)
  4. 20121 (6%)
  5. 20132 (1%)
  6. 20140 (0%)
  7. 20151 (6%)
  8. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Lincoln MKS have brake problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Lincoln MKS, 38% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 22,000 miles.
Which Lincoln MKS year has the most brake complaints?
The 2009 Lincoln MKS has the most brake complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Lincoln MKS?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Lincoln MKS is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.