Research · 7 model years
Lincoln LSEvery model year, 2000–2006
Across the 7 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 992 owner complaints for the Lincoln LS. The 2000 model year has the most complaints (354).
Lincoln LS years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 18 | 2 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 90 | 4 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 90 | 8 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 68 | 3 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 121 | 21 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 251 | 23 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 354 | 18 | Not rated | 18 |
- 20060 recalls · 18 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20051 recall · 90 complaints · 19 mpg
- 20040 recalls · 90 complaints · 19 mpg
- 20031 recall · 68 complaints · 19 mpg
- 20020 recalls · 121 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20011 recall · 251 complaints · 18 mpg
- 20001 recall · 354 complaints · 18 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 354 |
| 2001 | 251 |
| 2002 | 121 |
| 2003 | 68 |
| 2004 | 90 |
| 2005 | 90 |
| 2006 | 18 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026