2006 Lincoln Zephyr Wheels Problems

NHTSA component category: WHEELS · data through 07/12/2026

25Wheels complaints

10.9%Of all 229 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How wheels ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS142 · 62%

WHEELS25 · 10.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11 · 4.8%

Unspecified / other10 · 4.4%

SERVICE BRAKES10 · 4.4%

Share of the 229 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr overview page.

What owners report

“TIRES LOSE AIR ALL THE TIME. I EVEN BOUGHT BRAND NEW TIRES AND IT STILL HAPPENS. CURRENT MECHANIC ADVISE ITS THE WHEELS. THEY ARE ORIGINAL…”NHTSA complaint 10885768 — filed 07/19/2016

“WHEELS NEED REPLACING, WILL NOT HOLD AN AIR SEAL THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE DEFECT ,NOT SO ,I BOUGHT A 2 HP. AIR COMPRESSOR TO…”NHTSA complaint 10825111 — filed 02/09/2016

“THE WHEELS ON MY CAR ARE CORRODED AND AS A RESULT THE TIRES WILL NOT HOLD AIR PRESSURE I HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF TIRES…”NHTSA complaint 10823105 — filed 01/29/2016

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Wheels complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr have wheels problems?

Wheels is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr: 25 of 229 complaints on file (10.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr have in total?

229 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's wheels category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the WHEELS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.