Lincoln LS years to avoid
The Lincoln LS years to avoid are 2000, 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
1,366
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2000–2006
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
LS years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 458 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 319 |
Every LS year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 132 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 140 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 113 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 179 | 0 | |
| 2001avoid | 319 | 1 | |
| 2000avoid | 458 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Lincoln LS years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the LS years to avoid are 2000, 2001. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the Lincoln LS?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among LS years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lincoln LS have?
Across all model years, the LS has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,366 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.