2008 Lincoln MKX drivetrain & axles problems
27 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2008 Lincoln MKX, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Excessive throttle body failure rate. Second throttle body failure at 62,978. First replacement was at 21,158. I very very rarely buy non brand name gas, only shell or chevron, occasional sinclair or texaco. I avoid gasohol when possible.
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Lincoln MKX
- Air bags 157 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints