Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2003 Lincoln LS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200303V136000 | WheelsIF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V136000
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Owner complaints by component68
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 20 | 29 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 16 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 12 |
| Suspension | 7 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 10 |
| Engine | 7 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 10 |
| Wheels | 6 | 9 |
| Air bags | 6 | 9 |
| Steering | 6 | 9 |
| Seats | 6 | 9 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 6 |
| Tires | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 4 |
| Equipment | 3 | 4 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“We have owned this car for about 3 years and it has been one problem after another and see same problems on line 1) Will start over heating sometimes at idle sometimes while driving (try being in DFW rush hour traffic…”
- Tires
“The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln LS. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the chrome wheels were leaking air which caused the tires to become flat.”
- Unknown or other
“Car gets to hot my fill bucket for the radiator keeps getting a hole in the bottom of it or some where I have replaced it twice and again the same problem with this car.”
Other Lincoln LS model years
Other Lincoln models
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- 2003 Aviator1 recall111 complaints
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- 2015 MKC12 recalls131 complaints
- 2019 Nautilus8 recalls102 complaints
- 2010 MKT0 recalls65 complaints
- 2006 Zephyr4 recalls229 complaints
- 2009 MKS1 recall56 complaints
- 2002 Continental0 recalls33 complaints
2003 Lincoln LS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Lincoln LS have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Lincoln LS. The most recent, 03V136000 (reported April 7, 2003), concerns wheels. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Lincoln LS?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 68 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Lincoln LS?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
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