Lincoln Mark Viii vs Tesla Model X
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 Viii | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 984 | 2,415 |
| Model years covered | 1989–2000 | 2016–2026 |
| Worst model year | 1993 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 1997 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 49 | 354 |
| Fires reported | 21 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 18 | 125 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Lights | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.6% | 21% |
Lincoln Mark Viii by year
What breaks
Lights
576
58.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
72
7.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
51
5.2%
Brakes
45
4.6%
Electrical System
43
4.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
3.7%
Suspension
28
2.8%
Steering
22
2.2%
Tesla Model X by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
367
15.2%
Other & Unspecified
358
14.8%
Suspension
333
13.8%
Electrical System
301
12.5%
Steering
262
10.8%
Body & Structure
144
6.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
126
5.2%
Brakes
100
4.1%