2008 Lincoln MKX consumer reviews

Just bought the 2008 edition and can't help but compare it to my wife's 2007 Lexus RX 350. Here are some thoughts: Steering wheel position is not the best. Too bus angled, not enough drop down. And a lever for adjustment? The RX's automatic wheel beats this all day long. The wheel controls, such as cruise control are not on a stalk. The switches themselves are hard to use. Mine has the Elite package, but has no power liftgate. C'mon Lincoln, this is standard on the Lexus. Dashboard buttons are also not very intuitive, but the RX is guilty of this, as well. Awesomeness not found on the Lexus: heated and cooled perforated leather seats, the panoramic sunroof - very cool, dual exhaust (although it's a split single), keyless entry pad on driver door - love it! Awesomeness not found on the MKX: build quality,fit and finish are nowhere near the RX. Reliability suffers from maladies and recalls around the airbags, gas tank, water pump, throttle body, and poor braking performance. Paint quality is poor compared to the RX. One big plus for the MKX is a V6 engine that makes equivalent power to the Lexus on regular gas. The market right now puts the RX at about $4K more than the MKX for a similar year, and with 20-30K more mileage! So a well-kept MKX can be a better value. It's obvious some MKX things are compromises owing to the fact that it's a dolled-up Edge, where the RX is its own model. Both vehicles are attractive (before Lexus went nuts with their styling in later years), but I find this first-gen MKX very handsome. It has simple, elegant lines and a buttoned-down, squared-away feel, both inside and out. Love the classic Continental style grill, too!

I bought my 2008 Lincoln MKX new and in June 2022, I’m still driving it. This is, hands down, the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. I can’t imagine buying a new car right now. I’ve never kept a car for 13 years. Leather interior is still in top shape, minimal wear. I believe we’ve spent only around $1,500 in mechanical repairs in the 13 years we’ve had this vehicle. All the bells & whistles are working fine. I only wish my SYNC could be upgraded to current version, but alas, not possible.

MKX was an outstanding car!!!! Never had any issues with this model!! I’m hoping my new Nautilus will preform as well!!! I love the comfort and smooth ride the Nautilus provides. Proof will be how it performs in years to come!!

Car met all our needs Looks like a car worth double the price Used for daughter to commute to High School snd she often drove her friend’s comfortably home after school

It has USB ports and aux and Bluetooth with amazing thx sound system great entertainment system overall and rides smooth Sirius Xm install if u pay subscription

This Lincoln with 225,000 miles runs great! Has great features like heated and cooled from seats and auto temperature for heat and a/c Has lots of legroom and rides great too. Has great power and decent fuel economy too

This SUV has all the bells and whistles I just needed a larger vehicle and when I recently purchased this vehicle it exceeded everything that I had in mind the color, room, and panoramic moonroof it’s drives so smooth I’m very pleased!

Have had my 08 MKX for roughly 3 months now..from the moment i test drove her it was love at 1st acceleration..my wife n i were down to the 08 mkx or a 2011-12 Infinity EX35...I wanted the mkx n wife liked the mkx to but was in the ex35 camp...the ex35 just looks blahhhh n didnt really impress me during the test ride...now the lincoln boy thats a whole different scenario..my bootie can sit in heated/cooled leather seats while driving on a cloud. The power is very impressive also. Im not a pedal to the floor kinda guy but with the mkx i find myself in the triple digits when the situation calls for it...one complaint i do have is i hit a deer with passenger side light area...barely clipped the doe (although she did pass away) but the damage was almost 5 grand..being a Lincoln i expected the parts to be more durable but that complaint is minor just had to mention it...ive owned a mercedes ML430...Toyota Tundra..couple F-150s n i would choose the MKX if i had to make a choice. GREAT LOOKING/PERFORMANCE Car

I like the heated and cooled seats. It feels like I have more room in the driver seat then I did in my old SUV.

Good looking and very comfortable vehicle. Very glad I waited and shopped around for 2 weeks before making a decision. Vehicle seems very reliable. I am looking forward to driving it for a long time.