Lincoln MKC Problems by Year
NHTSA has 601 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Lincoln MKC, across 5 model years (2015–2019). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (192). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
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Lincoln MKC years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No MKC model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 MKC: 192 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2015 MKC: 131 complaints, 12 recalls
- 2019 MKC: 122 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lincoln MKC problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 322 | 5 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 68 | 5 | 4 |
| Power Train | 52 | 5 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 51 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 15 | 5 | 3 |
| Wheels | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Lincoln MKC problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Lincoln MKC model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKC | 122 | 3 | 4★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2018 MKC | 76 | 4 | 4★ | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 MKC | 192 | 3 | 4★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2016 MKC | 80 | 5 | 4★ | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 MKC | 131 | 12 | 4★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lincoln MKC years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (192), 2015 (131), 2019 (122). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lincoln MKC?
Engine, with 322 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKC have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.