Porsche 911 Carrera vs Lincoln Mark VII
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 | Porsche 911 Carrera | Lincoln Mark VII |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 55 | 137 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2020 | 1984–1998 |
| Worst model year | — | — |
| Best model year | — | — |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 6 | 21 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 8 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.8% | 29.9% |
Porsche 911 Carrera by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
13
23.6%
Airbags
10
18.2%
Electrical System
6
10.9%
Seat Belts
5
9.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
4
7.3%
Suspension
3
5.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
2
3.6%
Steering
2
3.6%
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%