Lincoln Zephyr years to avoid
The Lincoln Zephyr years to avoid are 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2012 is the cleanest year on record.
289
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2003–2012
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Zephyr years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 277 |
Every Zephyr year
Common questions
What are the worst Lincoln Zephyr years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Zephyr years to avoid are 2006. The cleanest year on record is 2012.
What is the best year for the Lincoln Zephyr?
By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Zephyr years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lincoln Zephyr have?
Across all model years, the Zephyr has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 289 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.