Lincoln Mark VII vs Dodge Nitro 4X4
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 | Dodge Nitro 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 137 | 342 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1998 | 2007–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 5 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 7 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 29.9% | 5% |
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%
Dodge Nitro 4X4 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
80
23.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
74
21.6%
Body & Structure
29
8.5%
Engine & Cooling
24
7.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
5.8%
Brakes
19
5.6%
Doors, Latches & Locks
12
3.5%