Lexus IS vs Lincoln MKZ
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Lexus IS | Lincoln MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 815 | 2,032 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2026 | 2007–2020 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 68 | 165 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 38 | 71 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.2% | 13.1% |
Lexus IS by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
148
18.2%
Other & Unspecified
116
14.2%
Airbags
115
14.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
95
11.7%
Engine & Cooling
78
9.6%
Electrical System
45
5.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
4.5%
Steering
34
4.2%
Lincoln MKZ by year
What breaks
Airbags
674
33.2%
Brakes
292
14.4%
Engine & Cooling
182
9.0%
Electrical System
122
6.0%
Steering
115
5.7%
Other & Unspecified
102
5.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
94
4.6%
Wheels
84
4.1%