Lincoln MKS vs Chrysler Cirrus
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 MKS | Chrysler Cirrus |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 492 | 1,226 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2016 | 1994–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2012 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 29 | 127 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 54 |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 87 |
| Deaths reported | 14 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Steering | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.6% | 21.9% |
Lincoln MKS by year
What breaks
Steering
121
24.6%
Electrical System
55
11.2%
Engine & Cooling
52
10.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
38
7.7%
Brakes
34
6.9%
Other & Unspecified
27
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
24
4.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
24
4.9%
Chrysler Cirrus by year
What breaks
Brakes
233
19.0%
Engine & Cooling
138
11.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
134
10.9%
Electrical System
107
8.7%
Suspension
87
7.1%
Steering
83
6.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
80
6.5%
Equipment & Accessories
53
4.3%