What are the worst Lincoln LS years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Lincoln LS years are 2000, 2001 - complaint rates far above this model's median.

Lincoln LS: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2000, 2001

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

200590 complaints · 1 recalls 200491 complaints · 0 recalls 200368 complaints · 1 recalls 2002121 complaints · 0 recalls 2001worst year240 complaints · 1 recalls 2000worst year354 complaints · 1 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.