Lincoln Mark VII vs Buick Terraza
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 | Lincoln Mark VII | Buick Terraza |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 137 | 341 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1998 | 2005–2007 |
| Worst model year | — | 2005 |
| Best model year | — | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 18 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 15 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 29.9% | 10.9% |
Lincoln Mark VII by year
What breaks
Electrical System
26
19.0%
Brakes
22
16.1%
Engine & Cooling
14
10.2%
Suspension
11
8.0%
Lights
11
8.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
5.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
5.1%
Buick Terraza by year
What breaks
Electrical System
58
17.0%
Stability & Traction Control
56
16.4%
Brakes
42
12.3%
Body & Structure
37
10.9%
Doors, Latches & Locks
29
8.5%
Suspension
25
7.3%
Steering
21
6.2%
Engine & Cooling
13
3.8%