YearToAvoid

2008 Lincoln MKX Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 7% of all 253 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest brake complaint count among 14 MKX model years. Median mileage at failure: 107,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
18
7% of 253
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
107,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Lincoln MKX brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 12, 2012, latest May 1, 2024.

2008 Lincoln MKX brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2012Jul 2015Oct 2016Aug 2017Oct 2019Mar 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to May 2024; peak Oct 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Lincoln MKX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by MKX model year

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

  1. 200718 (6%)
  2. 200818 (7%)
  3. 200911 (17%)
  4. 201025 (23%)
  5. 201132 (21%)
  6. 201234 (40%)
  7. 201368 (42%)
  8. 201412 (34%)
  9. 20151 (5%)
  10. 201657 (37%)
  11. 201718 (35%)
  12. 20189 (29%)
  13. 20190 (0%)
  14. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lincoln MKX have brake problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 107,500 miles.
Which Lincoln MKX year has the most brake complaints?
The 2013 Lincoln MKX has the most brake complaints (68), compared with 18 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Lincoln MKX?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Lincoln MKX 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.